Doing too Much or Not Enough?

8/27/2023

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Respond to the following: Should employers and colleges use social media in the hiring and admissions process?

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Jesse Rockwell

8/28/2023 10:21:36 am

I think that you should because social media can says allot about a person and you could find good people to hire and someone who can earn respect

J Deleon 6B

8/29/2023 12:03:06 pm

I agree because as much as social media can uncover negative personalities, it can also reveal those with good intentions and hard working personas. Social media can be used to see who goes the extra mile and who really means buisness

A. Green 8b

9/1/2023 11:00:57 pm

I agree if you keep your social media clean, that says a lot about how you view yourself. You can look at anyone’s social media accounts and get insight into their life. My standards are, If it doesn’t look clean and classy, don’t post it.

C Da Silva 1A

8/29/2023 02:13:38 pm

I agree because a person's social media can show the college or employer a lot about the person. It also helps them know more about the person they are researching, what they find may not necessarily be bad so it could benefit the person.

Natalee Sears 7B

8/30/2023 02:39:43 pm

I agree with this because if you look at someone's social media then you can tell what this person likes to do during their free time. You can also see what people do when they're not being professional.

M Contreras 6B

8/31/2023 10:58:36 am

Social media can show the employer/colleges how the person is outside their professional self. Learning about how they are as a person can impact the decision colleges/jobs make about a person. Which is why I agree with the use of social media in hiring, as it can give a good impression.

Davion Hurth

8/31/2023 11:41:01 am

I agree because you can learn a lot of about a person off of the stuff they post or like.

M Johnson 1A

8/30/2023 09:38:45 am

I agree as well because people tend to show their true selfs on the interenet.

Devionte Manuel

9/1/2023 06:45:56 am

I completely disagree, there are many people who pretend to be someone they are not on the internet, therefor they shouldn't use social media to hire people.

A Bradley

9/1/2023 04:14:07 pm

I agree, because they should hire social media to hire people.

Adison Shankle 1A

8/30/2023 08:11:30 pm

Yes I agreed from what you say that its manly depends on a person who is responsible and honest and have a background with other people from text and post and many things.

D Cruz 3A

9/1/2023 10:45:08 am

I see eye to eye with your statement. Checking a person’s social media background can help colleges see things like this. It’s not always bad that they will find, but also good. Social media can help the employers and colleges explore that.

zaliah s 3a

9/1/2023 12:35:36 pm

i agree its some people you would want to see in your work that you think would be great at.

Nicholas Parker 7B

9/1/2023 01:21:47 pm

I agree with your statement, because social media really does show who a person is, whether they're pretending to be someone or not.

A. Green 8b

9/1/2023 10:53:05 pm

I agree with the part about how social media can say a lot about a person. I’ve seen people who are the nicest people but you go to their social media and they are acting crazy. You should always portray yourself in the way you want people to perceive you especially on social media.

Akyah Bethany

8/28/2023 02:50:20 pm

I don't think that employers and colleges should use social media in the hiring and admissions process because that's basically judging a book by it's cover. The way a person presents their self does not determine who they are or how intelligent they are.

C Da Silva 1A

8/29/2023 02:16:23 pm

I disagree because, it depends on what the person has on their social media. If they're using their social media to post things that are not ok I think it should have an effect on how the job or college looks at you. Social media may not show everything about you but I think it can show important parts of you as a person.

J. RockwellI 7B

8/30/2023 12:28:44 pm

i don't agree with there comment but its there opinion

M Johnson 1A

8/30/2023 09:47:21 am

I believe that A person shows at least a true part of their selfs on the internet because who post on the internet and fakes absolutely everything they do.

Z.woods 6b

8/31/2023 01:19:54 pm

I agree with this because mostly everything people put on social media is fake. You'll never figure out anyone's true self based on social media.

jesse rocwell

8/30/2023 12:27:31 pm

i don't agree with this answer but its there opinon

C, Ramirez 3A

8/30/2023 08:32:42 pm

I can understand not wanting to have employers look at our social media to pass judgment on us. Some employers use this an excuse specifically to not only stalk their employees but also as an excuse to find a reason to fire or not hire an employee. For people who have been in jail or come from a specific background, this would be a form of discrimination. However, when it comes to Univerities and schools in general, depending on the type of background check done on their social media, this could potentially save lives. Being able to assess the mental health of students and make sure those who are suffering get the help they need could be a foot in the right direction, unfortunately we cannot be 100% sure at this moment if those are the intentions schools and employers have when looking through our social media.

George

8/31/2023 08:01:44 pm

Facts i agree . i dont think people should get there life outside of work mixed up within their life at work .

D Davis 6B

8/31/2023 10:03:02 pm

I disagree, most of the time people are on social media, it's to say something that they truly agree with. Of course it doesn't show everything about someone and they could be saying it for attention, but people could take it harmfully and try to find where they work at/attend school to see if that's what type of people the job/school supports.

Devionte Manuel

9/1/2023 06:44:13 am

I agree, I dont think that anyone should use social media in the hiring and admissions process because you cant actually get to know someone by looking at a few posts. That is essentially judging a book by its cover and wrong in more ways then one.

C Valdez 1A

9/1/2023 10:24:31 am

I agree with this statement and reason why employers and colleges shouldn't be using social media as background checks, people represent themselves differently and more casually on personal social media and I think employers shouldn't use them in the process to keep looks more professional. Social media background checks would not help people get hired unless they consistently showed passion on what the employer and colleges want to see using posts and I think there's better ways to show passion in that. I think social media background checks would be used negatively instead of positively including judging a book by it's cover and that's why I agree that they shouldn't be used that way.

Nicholas Parker 7B

9/1/2023 12:46:45 pm

I totally disagree with your statement, because social media is how people deceive themselves, Its where they show who they are.

C.Scott 1A

9/1/2023 02:42:31 pm

I disagree because anyone can else put on a front for job interviews, i mean it´s more common than you think, I feel as if some type of background should be ran to give employee´s or colleges some type of debate on whether or not they believe that person is best for team/school their socials can hide a lot that you made need to know about on the safe side.

N Smith 3A

9/1/2023 05:16:38 pm

i disagree with you when you said its "judging a book by its cover" because how is it judging a book by its cover if im seeing how you truly act

K Jacinto 4A

9/1/2023 11:46:38 pm

I agree, because people can have a social life outside of work. It doesn’t necessarily affect their professionalism when it comes to being serious at work.

kandice starr

8/28/2023 05:38:17 pm

I beleive that employers, bosses and colleges should use social media because you may be very smart and intelligent but at the same time you don't want to hire someone that post bad things while they work for you and is setting an example for the buissness. For colleges it can help them see who they are looking into and giving a titution too. social media can help but it also benifits you.

Madi Snyder 6B

8/29/2023 10:36:13 pm

you can tell a lot by a person based on what they post on social media, so you are right when you say the person may be smart but in reality they make poor posting choices. this can help people have a better idea on who they are truly dealing with.

Davion Hurth

8/31/2023 11:39:54 am

I agree but people could also portray a fake image on social media , so they might be a good person who donates to the homeless , but in the real world they dont care for them and is just doing it for a image.

zaliah s 3a

9/1/2023 12:38:37 pm

i agree some people put on an act so when you interview them in person so you can get a real judgement on them.

Natalee Sears 7B

8/30/2023 02:42:16 pm

I agree with this because you can tell what type of person they're going to be by looking at the things they post. This could make or break a person.

Adison Shankle 1A

8/30/2023 08:14:32 pm

You can look them up in the background when they respond people. They can show their true self for being them getting a job.

George Kessebeh 6b

8/31/2023 08:04:42 pm

I disagree

D Cruz

9/1/2023 11:15:15 am

Well stated. I feel like even though people may not always mean what they post, they still post it making themselves look bad or questioning, which of course a college wants to look at. Even though outside of work life and work life are two different things, it still shows personality and character with the things you post on social media.

Johnson, M2 1A

9/1/2023 12:54:13 pm

I agree, it helps find the kinds of people that they want to represent who they are. This gives them good information on how you think and act as well. Even if you are putting up a front, the media will show who you are.

D. Costilla 4A

8/28/2023 05:56:13 pm

I’m my opinion, I do think employers and colleges should use social media in the hiring and admissions process. Mainly because they should be able to see how a person really is, and if they have any bad history. For example, I once came across this video of a group of young women who harassed an innocent street vendor who was just trying to do his job. I then later found out that social media managed to help contact the university the group of young women attended to. The university ended up kicking the group of young women out. Which I’m glad they did so. What they did was disgusting and cruel. And I’m glad social media helped get the university’s attention on the situation. Which is why in my opinion, I do think employers and colleges should use social media in the hiring and admissions process.

J Deleon 6B

8/29/2023 11:57:07 am

I agree when you can use social media to full advantage and have the ability to see people behind closed doors gives a glance to show how someone reflects their integrity. Social media can allow people to find where someone works and who someone is, so out of line acts on social media can be traced to their personal life

J. RockwellI 7B

8/30/2023 12:29:18 pm

i agree with there comment

R Arpero 6B

8/30/2023 08:55:48 am

I agree because a person's social media can show a college or employer a lot about a person. It also helps them learn more about the person they are researching because what they find may not be bad, so it may be good for the person.

C, Ramirez 3A

8/30/2023 09:12:21 pm

I agree. Being able to prevent people who might be a danger to other or who is biased against other people from getting to them on campus or work is a plus when it comes to checking social media. While I agree with you, I can also understand the downside of having employers or Universties stalking our social media. They could easily take advantage of it and use our made up persona that we show to the world, against us.

Johnson, M2

9/1/2023 12:49:28 pm

I agree, they should check during admissions. People are able to sneak into these places, just for them to act out of character. It can give the higher ups an idea of how these people are before inviting them into their space.

Jaylon Wilson 4A

9/1/2023 08:54:32 pm

i feel like they are right because you should check on someone past history and how they really are

K Jacinto 4A

9/1/2023 11:48:15 pm

I agree, people shouldn’t be based in the work space based of their social media, because it has nothing to with certain things. In this case work space.

Jmycheal Williams

8/28/2023 09:12:53 pm

I say you should because you can find more people who needs to be hired at college or people who have some free time on their hands while they're there. You can find a lot of things on social media that you need.

Madi Snyder 6B

8/29/2023 10:34:52 pm

I agree, AND they can see if the person would be a good fit, having an idea on a person is better then nothing at all.

Jaylon Wilson

9/1/2023 08:55:33 pm

I feel like they have a point because its true you can find more people

J Deleon 6B

8/29/2023 12:01:27 pm

I do think colleges and workplaces can use social media in the hiring and admissions process because of what you can uncover and things that may have been hidden. Social media is public and if your job or school can find it and report you for any reason. I think its valid and shouldnt have people against.

C Da Silva 1a

8/29/2023 02:10:14 pm

I think that colleges and employers should use social media as a background check. Social media can show a lot about the person you are trying to hire or accept into your college so I think it's important to see if they have posted anything harmful to others. This can also help because their social media might show you how responsible they are and it might show what their work ethic is.

C.Scott 1A

8/29/2023 04:00:28 pm

I agree with this in a way it does him them because a girl can show up for a interview looking well put together and look like she´s work material, but when they run her social media back ground check you can see she was involved with jumping a girl on her highschool premises

D. Costilla 4A

8/30/2023 11:09:18 am

I also think it’s important for colleges and employers to use social media as a background check. By doing so they can be able to see how someone really is, and if they have had any sort of bad history in the past. And I think a background check really matters and could make a difference.

E Ruvalcaba

9/1/2023 11:48:49 pm

I agree, because a social media post can describe a person in many ways. There is a lot of things that people may not realize they post and can be harmful and that should be checked over.

D Davis 6B

8/31/2023 09:58:34 pm

I agree, no company wants to hire someone and their entire social media profile is them being harmful to others.

Sanchez 6B

9/1/2023 09:29:21 am

I agree, i believe it can overall also confirm details that they put in their resume and see if the person is who they say they are.

Z.woods 6b

9/11/2023 12:03:30 pm

I disagree , social media doesn't always reveal someone's true self. Social media isn't always 100 percent real, they can be just posting for entertainment.

C.Scott 1A

8/29/2023 03:57:14 pm

To be honest I think colleges and employers should use social media as a back ground check and shouldn´t because it really does give them a chance to get a deeper version of that person and provide insight into that person´s character and behavior, but also it may invade privacy and lead to unfair judgments , but we all learned once upon a time in school be careful and mindful of what you post on social media because it can follow you and you may not remember it but when it comes time for that job they can pull all that negative behavior you doing on social media up from when you were in highschool.....

R Arpero 6B

8/30/2023 08:54:41 am

I agree and they see if a person fits, a better picture of a person than nothing.

B.Hernandez 3A

9/1/2023 12:41:07 pm

i agree too so they can see the how the person is truly is and how you can get a job easy

C, Ramirez 3A

8/29/2023 04:02:13 pm

Using social media to base a person's character can be both and bad. Personally, I think it should be used since doing a social media check can be useful when people's lives can be at risk especially in a school setting. I have heard of situations in which social media has allowed us to see the inside of people's minds and how they think. Someone can present themselves as the kindest person at work but we don't know if behind their back they are speaking ill of a company or divulging private information. In a school setting, a student might have straight A's but be suffering mentally behind everyone's back or be a bully to their peers. While I disagree on social media being used to cast judgment of one's skills and work ethic when it comes to applying for a job, I still think that to some extent, social media can help prevent catastrophes and possibly save lives.

Madi Snyder 6B

8/29/2023 10:34:02 pm

I think 100% employers and colleges should use social media as a tool for hiring and school. It is a great way to help people get to know you better and to see if the job or school is a right fit for you, however it would make you seem 10 times better if you had a private account and it wasn't anything to flashy or bad. Nobody wants a bad person going to their school and/or job.

M. Evbuomwan 8b

9/1/2023 09:46:00 pm

In addition any controversy stemming from the person’s social media can cost the company or college in the future.

R Arpero 6B

8/30/2023 08:53:34 am

I think employers, managers and colleges should use social media because you can be very intelligent and smart, but at the same time you don't want to hire someone who posts bad things while working for you and setting an example for the company. . For colleges, this can help them see who they are looking for and also provide guidance. social media can help, but it also benefits you.

D. Costilla 4A

8/30/2023 11:17:09 am

I also believe social media could be necessary for the admissions process. In my opinion, I think many employers and colleges wouldn’t want someone they hired or accepted to set a bad example. Which is why I think it’s important for an employers or college to use social media in the hiring process. It’s a great sort of background check to do.

cedric lott 3A

8/30/2023 06:28:47 pm

I agree, because it could benefit them in the long run with them promoting their business on social media.Social media is popular with that popularity it would help boost their interest.The people on scial media has become very diverse and by them putting it out there that would also help them see the type of people their bringing in to become apart of what they are.

N Smith 3A

8/31/2023 08:49:46 am

i agree because most of the people can be putting on an act just to get into the school or get the job but if they see the persons social media they could see how the person really acts

Natalee Sears 7B

8/30/2023 02:37:27 pm

If they were to use social media during these processes then it can either be good for a person or bad for a person because social media can show a whole other side of a person that only a certain audience sees. People can be different from how their social media looks. If a person uses social media for a more positive side of their life then it won't make them look so bad, but if they use it to show the negative side that could effect them in this region then it can be bad for them.

cedric lott 3A

8/30/2023 06:17:51 pm

I agree, because the social media could make the oppertunities that you couldve had, corrupt. I think social media could definitely expose you in a way too. Therefore, I dont think it would be the greatest idea for people on the media that do things negatively cause it wouldnt be a good look on them

M Contreras 6B

8/31/2023 03:58:48 pm

Social media can give you many more opportunities, so yes i agree. It can have colleges/employers think negatively or positively of you depending on what you post. This could make you reconsider what you decide to post on social media.

N Rainey 1A

8/31/2023 07:08:13 pm

I agree it can mess up opportunities but it should be on the person not to post bad things because that’s an image of you

E Ruvalcaba

9/1/2023 11:53:44 pm

I also agree because people use social media to share their thoughts. It can tell their viewers how that persons mindset is in real life. They can share commentary about homophobia racism and other negative thoughts they stand on. If social media isn’t looked over, and they are hired, it could lead to a lot of problems in the long run and it won’t look good in they environment.

Alynette Delgado 6B

8/31/2023 10:52:23 am

I agree with her since social medias sometimes hide too much from a person but also shows too much and that can affect the person from getting the job

Sanchez 6B

9/1/2023 09:25:28 am

I agree, social media can be both beneficial or negative just depends on how people use it.

cedric lott 3A

8/30/2023 06:04:55 pm

In my opinion i think that would be a great idea.It would help and b ring more attention to people on social media that would like to getbthe job.Also, people on social media could maybe decide if thats a good job based off what the job or college is offering.

M. Evbuomwan 8b

9/1/2023 10:10:01 pm

It’s important for schools and work places to know the full extent of someone’s character especially when they are letting them into they’re work place

N Smith 3A

8/30/2023 06:51:18 pm

I think that employers and colleges should use social media platforms during the hiring and admissions process because, it can provide more insight to the applicants' skills and personalities rather than what is shown on their resumes

Alynette Delgado 7B

8/31/2023 10:49:44 am

I agree since that is one way we can use social media.

Adison Shankle 1A

8/30/2023 08:07:55 pm

It's depend on a person in the social media to see if they honest about telling a truth about being there self from them getting a job.

Alynette Delgado 7B

8/31/2023 10:47:00 am

I believe they should use social media to find people, since that is where people can find how they are. Also that is where most people spend their time so it will be easier to find people in social media for jobs.

C Deane 6B

9/1/2023 05:24:25 pm

I agree with this because i think it would be easier for someone to find people to employ online , instead of having to look in person.

Davion Hurth

8/31/2023 11:37:57 am

No I dont think employers should use social media because people usually portray a fake image on social media just to please others and fit in. But it could also be a good way to see how a person lives there life on a regular basis.

N Rainey 1A

8/31/2023 07:05:37 pm

I disagree with the first part because that’s how they would see what the person really does even if it’s fake

jadian rivers

8/31/2023 08:09:15 pm

i agree with this because people do live a totally different life on social media vs reality.

A Giles 6B

9/1/2023 12:04:48 pm

I agree it does intervene with their lives but thats on them but,sooner or later people will find out how or who they really are. It's a bit personal but live for who you really are because it does intervene with everything that you do no matter what.

R, Rinehart 6B

9/1/2023 08:11:30 pm

I 100% agree, no need to check someones social media page to look at stuff that probably isn't true.

Jaasiel Lira

8/31/2023 12:26:25 pm

I agree, colleges and employers should use social media to best identify who they are admitting. People behave different on social media and in real life. Colleges and employers should check who they truly let in.

Z.woods

8/31/2023 01:06:25 pm

No I don't think employers and colleges should use social media during the hiring and admissions process because social media is all a facade. Most days everything people put on social media is not their real life. That can be putting a false narrative on the person.

Devin

8/31/2023 02:39:53 pm

I agree two this I mean it is true people do be faking there life in there and then people start to think that is all true when really it’s not

jadian rivers

8/31/2023 08:13:42 pm

i agree with you because everyone should have the right to there personal life.

Devin G

8/31/2023 02:36:53 pm

I wanna say yes and no because reason is that I no is because like if they have things on there that are personal for only family to see which is why you make your accounts private but the reason I say yes is because before you get hired the person that hiring you they can see and get to know you a bit over that see why you like doing and stuff or like if the business was like a shoe store then they can make a account for shoes and post them to help the sell or same with clothes and stuff you know

C Deane 6B

9/1/2023 05:22:38 pm

I agree with you saying that it can help get to know someone better, its good to get to know someone before you see them in person, so you know something about them, and not you having to ask all the questions in person.

N Rainey 1a

8/31/2023 07:04:06 pm

I feel like jobs should use social media because it can uncover hidden things and show peoples true colors and it also can show the good people do

jadian rivers

8/31/2023 08:04:31 pm

I dont agree with the choice of employers or colleges should look at someones social media because its there private life and they should have some type of separation from there work/school life and there personal life.

C Valdez 1A

9/1/2023 09:43:43 am

I agree with you saying its their private life because most social media is personal. It should be people's choice to decide if they want to share personal accounts with their employers and colleges or not. Normalizing social media background checks would leave room for companies and colleges to make excuses to not hire good people because they didn't look professional and would give employers and colleges too much power to look into people's personal life using social media as background checks.

D. Davis 6B

8/31/2023 09:55:30 pm

I do think that jobs should use social media because someone working for that company could be completely trashing it, or just being a bad person online. No company wants to have their reputation ruined because of someone who works there.

A Giles 6B

9/1/2023 12:02:15 pm

Yeah when hiring people you dont want the wrong people, so when hiring you want to do a somewhat background check before who you actually hire.

Taj Gray

9/1/2023 08:47:49 am

i agree because a person's social media can show there background on who they are and what they do on their free time and colleges can learn off of what u post on social media

Sanchez 6B

9/1/2023 09:21:55 am

I believe jobs should use social media to hire people just to get a full intel on who they really are. Simply because I believe a simple resume won't give you a lot of information about their personality or who they really are in their social life.

J.Dimas 3A

9/1/2023 01:41:28 pm

I don't think that companies should know about your social life because in my opinion you can mix your work life with your social life.

C Valdez 1A

9/1/2023 09:27:26 am

I don't think employers or colleges should use social media for hiring because most social media accounts are more personal and casual and I think it should stay like that. I think social media background checks could be a good thing to make sure someone bad isn't hired and if someone does something bad in social media they are usually fired from their job anyways. Background checks would be a good thing to make sure people who are offensive and could give a company a bad name or make them look bad not be hired, I don't think it's worth having personal social media be something you have to give because it would be a waste of time more often than not and is just a loss of privacy so it would depend on how they do it individually and I think there could be a lot of companies that would try to take advantage or make excuses to not hire someone they don't want for small things and it could be abused if it becomes a norm so I don't think it should be done.

Martinez, P 3A

9/1/2023 01:40:15 pm

I strongly agree with you only because the employer is always checking the background and some resumes ask for any social media platform you may have and they look into that. Depending on what job you're applying for they may be strict on some things so I honestly think employers should ask for that.

I. Onuoha

9/1/2023 08:12:25 pm

I don't agree with what you're saying but I understand what you mean. The only issue is that you said most social media are more personal. When you make a social media account, this is what comes with it. Social media accounts are very public so Employers and Colleges have the right to check your social media but I understand what you're saying.

De’Zarae Cruz 3A

9/1/2023 10:39:16 am

I personally believe that employers and colleges should use a person’s social media to help determine hiring/accepting them. Doing so will be helpful in sort of getting a feel for a person’s actions and behaviors. For example, if someone posts them harassing or making fun of someone or something, a college and employer should want to be aware of that before making a decision. Another thing, someone may always post drugs and alcohol, but is supposed to be an athlete, which is clearly not ideal. As a college/college coach, it’d be great to be informed of these kinds of things. Lastly, basketball player Ja Morant is a prime example. He was flashing a gun knowing his career path on social media, and ended up getting suspended. As a result, colleges and employers should use social media as one of the things to look at when looking at someone.

I. Onuoha

9/1/2023 08:08:27 pm

That Ja Morant example was spot on but yeah I agree with you. Consistency is key during a hiring or admission process.

A Giles 6B

9/1/2023 12:01:16 pm

I believe that when hiring people you should be able to look into their social media. By doing so you get to learn about who they really are and get to know them from that. In companies you want your employers to be respectful and professional. They can look nice in person but on social media they put themselves out there completly different.

B.Hernandez 3A

9/1/2023 12:39:55 pm

i agree with you because you can always see someones else side of them instead being a fake person with the interview sisuation .

Martinez, P 3A

9/1/2023 01:37:19 pm

I agree with you because when hiring an employee the employer has to look more on your background so they know what they're dealing with. The employer does not want to hire someone with anger issues or anything beyond that.

zaliah s 3a

9/1/2023 12:34:17 pm

i think you should look on social media because its apart of culture now its teachers all over tiktok and you could find someone you think would be a great fit for your job also it lets you see what they do in their personal life if its appropriate or not.

B.Hernandez 3A

9/1/2023 12:36:34 pm

Should employers and colleges use social media in the hiring and admissions process? yes they should so they can know how to get around the hiring admissions and, to also know how the processing hiring waiting is going to get a email back or to see what other people be posting about that spefic job.

Johnson, M2

9/1/2023 12:42:32 pm

I believe that employers and colleges should look at social media to get an understanding of who they are letting in. It helps them know what the person is like. Making sure they give the area safe and secure.

Nicholas Parker 7B

9/1/2023 12:44:41 pm

I believe that social media is a good thing for the hiring process and college admissions. Because it can show/tell you who the person really is, see how they are on social media. Social media can tell you about a persons persona and their surroundings they put themselves around.

J.Dimas 3A

9/1/2023 01:39:09 pm

I think that looking at an employee's social media is doing too much, because the majority of the time people lie on social media, they put on a persona, and we don't know what kind of people we are going to work with, they could be stalkers or worse is always better to keep our lives private like for example a private social media needs the owner of the account to accept it so I think that is doing too much.

Jadon Hernandez 4A

9/1/2023 02:58:55 pm

Facts these hiring managers need to get off dick!!! Get something better to do like damn yo family dont love you?

7B D Sparks

9/1/2023 11:52:46 pm

I agree partially that this is doing too much. This could be a form of stalking and could come off a bit creepy. That is why I have a private social media account.

Martinez, P 3A

9/1/2023 01:49:16 pm

Should employers and colleges use social media in the hiring and admissions? Yes, I agree because most colleges and any job has that put up on their resume. It's also a safer option because everyone needs to be safe within that area and if you're known for not being trusted then it's going to be harder for you.

Jadon Hernandez 4A

9/1/2023 02:56:46 pm

I believe that they shouldn't stay off people social media. Social media is a person's secret life.

Jadon Hernandez 4A

9/1/2023 02:55:36 pm

Doing too much they shouldn't do background checks on people. They should just mind their business get off people's social media it's a separate life

C Deane 6B

9/1/2023 05:19:57 pm

I say yes, the hiring process can be such a drag in today's world. I think having all of this online is smarter otherwise we would have all these kids who aren't ready at all for the job, or to take it serious. The online applications are to no the bare minimum of who someone is. Im not saying the in person interviews are dome, but i think online applications are smarter.

R, Rinehart 6B

9/1/2023 08:15:59 pm

I don't really see a point in doing it. Most people are fake anyhow so you can't really see who you are really hiring. I'm not saying it is always the case but unfortunately it is a lot nowadays. Anyway I don't think it is a reliable way to help in recruting/hiring someone.

A, Martinez 6B

9/1/2023 09:48:41 pm

True most people on the internet just pretend to be what they’re not but that technically could help. If someone goes into apply for a college and they talk about how they had a tough come up and are low on money and are hoping to get a degree do they can move up in life, but then the college checks their social media and they are just basically flashing money. I think it’s usually to catch people in lies.

A. Bradley 6B

9/1/2023 11:46:38 pm

I agree with this because using social media for the hiring process can ensure and make things for a business or company efficient when hiring applicants. Not only would they have their application to go off of, but they could view the applicants social media to see the other part of them that Is not expressed in every day life so you really know 100 percent who you’re hiring.

I. Onuoha

9/1/2023 08:04:35 pm

Colleges and Employers should use social media during any hiring or admission process. Most of the time, a person's social media life and their real life aren't synonymous. One moment, a person could be promoting that guns aren't necessary in the U.S. The next moment they could be posting on instagram a video of them shooting a gun. Social Media allows people to lie about the their beliefs and values, etc. Employers and Colleges need to make sure the person they're hiring is very truthful on social media and in real life.

A, Martinez 6B

9/1/2023 09:41:20 pm

I like the way you word this because it’s totally true and honestly people even do it in person at one point they’ll say something like “oh I like your hair!” But the next moment they’ll go talk behind your back.

Dontae Eley

9/1/2023 11:35:59 pm

Agreed. Especially since nothing is truly deleted, they will find a way to get to you and find out. It happens all the time when people try to clear their name of any immoral actions they've done on the internet.

R, Rinehart 6B

9/1/2023 08:04:47 pm

I do not think social media should even be considered in the hiring process, I think it may be checked to make sure they are not a bad person or doing something they should not, however other than that I o not think it is very important. I see nothing that it would serve otherwise.

M Fairley 6B

9/1/2023 10:56:42 pm

Wouldn't checking the email still be part of the hiring process in your logic? A job would look at the social media, see that the person is a terrible human being and a bad candidate to consider, and therefore not hire them.

Jaylon Wilson 4A

9/1/2023 08:52:16 pm

I feel like they should especially with the attention got and how big it is now and days i feel like that would the word out more

M. Evbuomwan 8B

9/1/2023 09:19:12 pm

Colleges and potential employers should use the advantage of being able to see who they’re allowing into their space from another perspective, during the interview process people don’t really show they’re real personalities or bad qualities

M Fairley 6B

9/1/2023 11:06:18 pm

Exactly! Looking into social media accounts provide that perspective of a person that may not have never been shown if they got into whatever field they were trying to. People are far too open on the internet about themselves and their lives, and jobs can use this lack of awareness to pick out the bad apples that want to be part of their establishment.

A, Martinez 6B

9/1/2023 09:38:09 pm

I believe that using social media to hire and to assist in admission to colleges is very important as it can show what’s behind the “mask” one may put on during an interview or while applying to colleges. When I say “mask” I don’t necessarily mean it in a bad way more like how when a parent is talking about work on the phone and there tone changes. I believe social media is able to help show colleges and jobs the type of person you are on a more casual level. It can also help decide whether you belong to be their based on the type of things you may post.

7B D Sparks

9/1/2023 11:42:08 pm

I don’t believe colleges should dictate their admissions based off somebody’s social media.
The “mask” shouldn’t matter when accepting students because everyone in high school technically uses a “mask”. Everyone has to code switch, especially at school.

M Fairley 6B

9/1/2023 10:54:08 pm

Jobs and schools should in fact check a person's social media as a person online is their true unfiltered self. In the hiring or admissions process, obviously a person will act professional and be on their best behavior because they want to set a good impression. Jobs should know who they're hiring in full because anyone can put on an act, but when they check the social media they can discover the true identity of a person, whether good or bad.

R, Brown 7B

9/1/2023 11:15:09 pm

I completely stand by what you said. Your comment opinion about how using social media will show a person's unfiltered side is something that I didn't take into account originally, but I makes total sense.

Dontae Eley

9/1/2023 11:33:55 pm

Yes. I very much agree as social media continues to evolve, the more difficult it is to erase any bad actions in your digital footprint. That being said, we all should watch what we do and say, as it can cost us our jobs.

A. Green 8b

9/1/2023 11:04:35 pm

Employers and colleges should look at social media because you can see how they respect other people. If someone is on their story trashing someone, then you know that maybe they don’t respect others at least in public. Viewing how they respect others is a good thing because in any work place, you need to be able to respect the people around you.

R, Brown 7B

9/1/2023 11:17:46 pm

I do see where you're coming from. social media is an easy way to identify who you would like working with, or attending your college.

R, Brown 7B

9/1/2023 11:13:13 pm

Employers and colleges should use social media in their hiring process. Think about it, during that 5-15 minute interview you're unable to learn about an individual as a whole. You may hire somebody that you believe is a great fit for the job, and when they turn up for work, their a completely different person. Somebody that isn't hard working and puts in zero effort to get the job done. If you were to implement looking at social media, you would get a broader spectrum of knowledge about the person you're thinking about hiring.

Dontae Eley

9/1/2023 11:32:19 pm

I fully believe jobs should use your social media when hiring. They can find out things you wouldn't tell them that could possibly change their entire view, depending on if its good or bad. A lot of times bad actors are caught because of this, saving the business from a potential threat.

7B D Sparks

9/1/2023 11:32:57 pm

Yes, a job should have the right to get a full depth understanding of the type of employee they are getting. Social media can show a person’s true colors. However, colleges should not be able to look at a students social media if the student is paying for their own tuition.

A. Bradley 6B

9/1/2023 11:42:41 pm

I agree because social media can definitely be used to reveal everything about someone that they might not always express in person. People also try to hide things on social media because they think only their friends will see it or that colleges would never see their social media.

A. Bradley 6B

9/1/2023 11:40:19 pm

I believe colleges should be able to use social media in the admissions process. Social media can be a great way for colleges to find creative people. Social media can also help colleges find specific people with certain characteristics they need or are looking for with the filters and organization tools within social media.

K Jacinto 4A

9/1/2023 11:51:34 pm

I don’t think employers and colleges should use social media in the hiring and admission process. There is certain things you should keep off the media, but not all those things necessarily affect a persons profession or work. I think people should be able to be themselves on their platforms and not be judged.

E Ruvalcaba

9/1/2023 11:56:24 pm

i agree that businesses and collages should look at social media as a background check too see the type of person they are. I also think that social media is a good way to promote business because everybody uses it.

M Contreras 6B

9/11/2023 12:04:46 pm

I think social media should be viewed by employers and colleges. It's a way of knowing what type of person you are, positive and negativity. It teaches you to be responsible for what you post.

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