How imporant is Facebook when it comes to getting a job/work?

AshleyF: How imporant is Facebook when it comes to getting a job/work?
I don’t have one but I just started a summer job and I’m hoping to also volunteer as well. I know Facebook is great for making friends and staying in contact with people but what I want to know is, is it good for getting future job’s? I heard that some companies actually look up your facebook/expect you to have one.

Answers and Views:

Answer by fastmacbookpro
Some companies will look up your facebook and read the book by it’s cover. They look to see what is posted by you and about you by others, then they judge you. They might consider not hiring you if they see something they don’t like.

Answer by Mercuri
The only times I’ve heard of companies looking you up on facebook is just to make sure you aren’t a complete idiot or something. I mean, lets assume you’re applying for a job and your facebook is all about how you’re always drunk. Or worse, lets say you’re female (which I assume you are since your name on here is Ashley) and your facebook is covered with pics of you in slutty outfits or something.

Some companies might use it to see if you’re a good fit for the position and company, but they certainly aren’t going to expect that you have one. Well, unless you’re applying for a job at Facebook. Then they’d probably expect you to have one.

Answer by Nick
Facebook is nothing important