   FaceBook or others in relation with application to open positions
  Hi all!I know, that this is more of a "Breaking into" question, but I don't want to break into the programming industry, but into an other.The question is: is it possible, that my applications are rejected, because I'm not part of any of the FaceBook /whatever like internet communities?I think my applications, cover letters and CV-s are quite good and I would fit into the positions I'm applying well.Maybe my application is interesting, but when the employer/hiring manager doesn't find me on any of those sites, (s)he throws my app immediately?Or is it just the typical "why not me" panic?Thanks!   
  I would think that not feeling compelled to broadcast your every notion to the world every second of the day when you really should be working would be seen as a good thing.   ;  Yes it is just the typical "why not me" panic.Maybe I should include it in my cover letter, that I'm not feeling compelled to bro....   ;  Any company that ignores you because they can't find you on Facebook is one you don't want to work for.Oh yeah, nobody had jobs before social networking sites after all.  There's this vintage, bourgeois concept called "references" but, blech, who wants to use that these days?   ;  It doesn't really matter. Having Facebook/LinkedIn doesn't really improve your chances after you applied. It however may improve your chances of being suggested for a position, which means it's easier to get a job as people are vowing for you.   ;  Unless maybe you're applying for a job with Facebook in which case then it probably wouldn't hurt especially if you can demonstrate you know how to write applications using their API.   ;  If having a Facebook acc was a stated requirement in the advert then maybe. Otherwise that is just like asking if not having seen all 3 Lord of the Rings movies will stop them hiring you. Facebook has nothing to do with work - unless you are applying for a job at Facebook, or a Digital marketing/PR firm.Some recent news stories have indicated that HAVING a Facebook account may stop you getting hired. It seems a growing number of companies (especially in the US) search social networking sites to see if applicants get drunk every week night and post pics of themselves dressed as Nazi Nuns from Mars. The problem is far more likely to be your CV/cover letter or lack of relevant experience.   ;  Yes, I realized myself that maybe the opposite is truth, an account can reduce my chances.I'm seeking jobs in Finland, and in fact, they have lots of problems with these community sites.Maybe I really should add that I'm not a member of any :P   ;Quote:Original post by szecsMaybe I really should add that I'm not a member of any :PReally not an issue. In fact people would probably be puzzled as to why you even mentioned it. Just don't even include it.   