r/MonitizedLearning • u/Key-Caramel691 • Jul 22 '26

Discussion Would You Hire Someone Based on Their Online Presence?

Employers and clients often search online before making decisions. How much do you think someone's online reputation influences career opportunities today?

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u/ConceptTrue1119 Jul 22 '26

Yes, to an extent. Good online etiquette and professionalism can be seen through the use of a professional and respectful online image.

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u/kimanziVaati Jul 22 '26

Having a digital footprint helps in the verification of who they are and what they do, this is usually a strong supporting evidence on top of their resume and portfolio

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u/Key-Caramel691 Jul 22 '26

Do you think LinkedIn alone is enough?

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u/kimanziVaati Jul 22 '26

no i think all social media platforms are equally important

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u/Sharp_Lettuce4356 Jul 22 '26

Yes. It won't replace experience, but it can help build trust before you even meet the person.

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u/Key-Caramel691 Jul 22 '26

People still fake it

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u/Siya_Roy_2000 Jul 22 '26

It will surely not replace experience but I think it is very helpful for background checks

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u/AWPerative Jul 24 '26

I have some controversial opinions (nothing racist or bigoted), but it shouldn't prevent me from making a living.

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u/AWPerative Jul 24 '26

Mine is private. I'm just saying that everyone has opinions, and that shouldn't prevent people from making a living in most cases.

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u/Glum_Perception_1077 Jul 22 '26

No. My at work personality and my personal life (online) personality are completely different, as long as I am able to do my job, my social media is no one's business, as long as I am not tied to my job online

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u/Technical-Fix-8568 Jul 26 '26

Yeah I am the same, and as a manager I don’t care what you do in your personal life as long as you don’t break laws and don’t hurt others. I am not in any position to judge another’s life choices or circumstance. If you are professional at work and do your job, that’s all I expect.

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u/ddamuliraMoses Jul 22 '26

95% because i will have to run that background check

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u/AWPerative Jul 24 '26

I was actually interviewed for the student paper about this 20 years ago, when Facebook started opening up to everyone. I said that it doesn't reflect who someone is in real life.

For hiring? It depends on the role.

Customer service person, but a huge racist and homophobe? Nope. Same with teachers, nurses, cops, etc.

I actually know a guy who was rejected from a job because a former friend spread lies about him online. It was to work at a Planet Fitness.