2008 Woodie Awards
Facing off against future careers
Ali Carlson
Issue date: 8/20/07 Section: News
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Most college students have done it but many may not know the consequences of how Facebook can affect future plans.
With 9, 018 individuals part of the Kirkwood Community College network, it gives students the opportunity to view other members' profiles. Wendy Lingo, counselor at Kirkwood Community College, stated, "Do they really know who is looking at their profile?"
With the privacy setting changed since Facebook started in 2004, profiles of individuals can be secured in various ways but nothing is completely protected.
Kirkwood students, along with other individuals in the community, are looking to find work. When applying for a job, background checks will be made. Many employers, or even school systems, can access an individual's profile on Facebook. When employers gain access to view a profile they have the freedom to view the pictures that are posted, activities an individual may be involved with, or the wall-to-wall conversations. Lingo mentioned that Facebook profiles might allow a person to start a path to success or have to turn around in a different direction.
According to a Facebook article on msnbc.com, "New college graduates, the most active social networks, are most likely to be the target of Web research."
Lingo stated, "Many students who have joined the Facebook program have spent lots of time on the program let alone the computer in general. Students should be using that time for studying or even getting involved with activities."
Jessie Hartsock, physical therapy assistant major, stated, "When I check Facebook, it is used to talk with friends from high school that are attending other colleges. I have all my profiles locked so that only my friends can see my profile."
According to msnbc.com many individuals have been released from prior jobs and others have not been considered for hire with what employers may have found on Facebook accounts. One conversation or even one photo can make a difference to where a career path may lead an individual.
With 9, 018 individuals part of the Kirkwood Community College network, it gives students the opportunity to view other members' profiles. Wendy Lingo, counselor at Kirkwood Community College, stated, "Do they really know who is looking at their profile?"
With the privacy setting changed since Facebook started in 2004, profiles of individuals can be secured in various ways but nothing is completely protected.
Kirkwood students, along with other individuals in the community, are looking to find work. When applying for a job, background checks will be made. Many employers, or even school systems, can access an individual's profile on Facebook. When employers gain access to view a profile they have the freedom to view the pictures that are posted, activities an individual may be involved with, or the wall-to-wall conversations. Lingo mentioned that Facebook profiles might allow a person to start a path to success or have to turn around in a different direction.
According to a Facebook article on msnbc.com, "New college graduates, the most active social networks, are most likely to be the target of Web research."
Lingo stated, "Many students who have joined the Facebook program have spent lots of time on the program let alone the computer in general. Students should be using that time for studying or even getting involved with activities."
Jessie Hartsock, physical therapy assistant major, stated, "When I check Facebook, it is used to talk with friends from high school that are attending other colleges. I have all my profiles locked so that only my friends can see my profile."
According to msnbc.com many individuals have been released from prior jobs and others have not been considered for hire with what employers may have found on Facebook accounts. One conversation or even one photo can make a difference to where a career path may lead an individual.
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