Is it tacky to post on Facebook?

Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN · Jan 5, 2011

Considering I have been offered jobs--or at least the opportunity to apply for them--through Facebook, I'd say it's fine to do it. But do it in moderation: every other post shouldn't be you angling for a job.

Also, I would be careful of what you post online about your current job and prospective employers though...basically if you can't post anything that's not nice or neutral, them IMO don't post anything. Our school shared a horror story about a new grad who badmouthed one facility online and said she was going to look elsewhere for jobs...well, one of the "elsewhere" places saw what she posted and let the original facility know about it. Now neither facility wants her.

Good luck!

CT Pixie, BSN, RN · Jan 5, 2011

networking..

many of my friends on Facebook have given me a heads up on a job opening in their place of work.

A simple, "anyone have any leads on a job opening for an LPN" should be fine..it doesn't say YOU are looking..it could be you're asking for a friend.

I won't post anything I wouldn't say in public to my friends with a lot of people around..keeps me from posting things I wouldn't want some people to know. Just a general rule of thumb for me.

Erikadawn RN · Jan 5, 2011

Thanx for the advice, haven't decided yet.

casi, ASN, RN · Jan 5, 2011

Even a simple "Ugh, gotta start job hunting. Anyone have good resume or job hunting tips?" would work to.

Zookeeper3 · Jan 5, 2011

I agree with the above posters.... but before I give you the go ahead, take a good look back at your facebook posts, pictures and see if you have anything that is not "Ideal" to a hiring employee". Do you know where I'm going? If the place you look for a job and network, may give a picture of an employee that is not deemed to be in hiring standards... I'd avoid it... unless it's a friend through a friend. But know, that the contacts you make through internet working... will all link back to your twitters, your facebook posts and what not.... GOOGLE....

So personally I'd use it, as I'm AOK with my internet usage and my job prospects... not everyone can say the same... Just food for thought. But if you've been careful with your internet postings, I'd DEFINATLY use the internet and facebook to branch out and get feelers as to what is out there on the market.

Just be sure anyone in your current management is not a "friend" who will see your searching!

CeilingCat, ASN, RN · Jan 5, 2011

As long as it's done tastefully, I don't see why not. But remember - people who aren't necessarily on your Friends list may still hear about it. NEVER post something you might be embarrassed by or might regret in any way. If you're mentioning looking for work, talk the same way you would talk to a recruiter: professional, competent, and focused. People use FB to vent and they don't realize prospective employers may see them as whining or blaming others.

Erikadawn RN · Jan 5, 2011

I generally keep my page non-work related. I have fellow co-workers who have friend requested me, but I don't accept. My children have also friended me, so I don't post things I wouldn't want a 13 year old to read. Thanks for all the different advice and opinions.