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Should You Accept Your Employer's "Friend Request" on Facebook?
(C) Copyright. All Rights Reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. Nimish Thakkar, MS, MBA, MEC, CCMC,
CPRW, SaiCareers.com,
NY
From senior citizens debating Plan D to savvy teenagers parading their spring break gizmos, Facebook has friended (may be an official verb soon) almost everyone. With nearly every literate being in its network, it is no wonder almost everyone you can think of is on Facebook -- yes, even pets have their own pages (and friends!)
When Facebook started out, I was still experimenting with the medium, completely oblivious about the mammoth following this site had around the globe. At that time, I would “accept” almost any friend request, including those from my business associates, clients, past employers, and even people I did not know personally.
Over the years, I have been asked by many clients and peers whether it is a good idea to have employers (or potential employers and hiring managers) as friends on their Facebook page. There are pros and cons to both. On the plus, you grow your network, gain the ability to post meaningful responses on work-related discussions, increase visibility on your company’s Facebook page, access recruitment apps, and grab a peek into the hiring grapewine. While on the other hand, you start revealing more information about your personal life and lose the uninhibited freedom of expression you are accustomed to enjoying with your family and loved ones.
Read on:
Consider segmenting your social media presence
Vacation photos could be great water cooler conversation material but not something that would support your bid for the next promotion. As a general norm, LinkedIn is great for professional and business connections while Facebook is ideal for your personal friends and family members.
New Facebook page for business and professional networking
A separate Facebook page for professional networking may not be a bad idea either. This way, you can savor the best of both worlds. It is like having separate business and personal phone lines.
Stringent privacy controls
News about your amorous trysts from your beach getaways may not be appropriate for the workplace, unless you are a celebrity who thrives on media attention. Increase the security and privacy settings on your social media pages to limit access to your personal information.
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About the author:
Nimish Thakkar is a netpreneur, CEO, career coach, strategist, and published author with a following in over 184 countries and territories. He is the founder of DontSpendMore.com, a site that helps consumers save hundreds of dollars every month. As a practicing career coach, Nimish is often quoted in A-list media outlets, such as The New York Times Blog, CIO, and thousands of sites and blogs. He is also an editor, career coach, and resume writer with SaiCareers.com and ResumeCorner.com.
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