Just wondering.....

If it's common practice nowdays for employers to perform a google search on the phone #'s of potential employees? The reason I am asking is because I have filled out several applications for different places lately and NOT ONE has even called me for an interview.

If it's common practice nowdays for employers to perform a google search on the phone #'s of potential employees? The reason I am asking is because I have filled out several applications for different places lately and NOT ONE has even called me for an interview. Originally Posted by Alli

Did you put the SAME number you use for hobbying/escorting? If you did..

Honey yes they google search it and they have even started checking facebook profiles.

Yes they do an also anyone renting out a home to someone does also.

Yep, have been using the same #. My bad! Thanks ladies.

hobby phone time, or it could potentailly get you a job too!

i google everything....i wanna know a lil history if i can find some. smart move on your part....you would not let a stranger come rent a room in your house would you without doing some due diligence?

Uh well hell yea they do. They google everything about you, including trying to find your facebook to use that against you. It has been said that employers who find lewd shots on facebook or someone who is cursing, will not hire them as opposed to the more conservative type. Anything you say and do, can come back to haunt you.

Uh well hell yea they do. They google everything about you, including trying to find your facebook to use that against you. It has been said that employers who find lewd shots on facebook or someone who is cursing, will not hire them as opposed to the more conservative type. Anything you say and do, can come back to haunt you. Originally Posted by London Rayne

Closed my FB account about 3 days after I opened it. Took too much of my time. I stay away from all social media websites.

Let 'em search.

Mine is only in my provider name he he.

wow alli.
sign up for google voice.
you can create a number, which can still ring to your phone.
so no need to carry 2 phones

Just like hotels will if they are suspicious..

Get the hobby phone or that Google voice. I personally would just get another phone.. those disposable services are too cheap not to. Mine is $60 a month with unlimited everything and data plan for the net. My hobby emails are synced so I can keep up with inquires.

I Google my clients so yes other are Googling for sure. You'd be surprised what you can find by just a phone number.. My hobby # is not listed anywhere either so it cant be searched. Even my website is not searchable. I pre-screen to get my link and #.

I really dont worry as I have a day business and wont be applying for a job anytime soon but less info out in the open less chance of people finding out. I advertise to a direct market.

And people make your FB private, even if you're in a search they cant see your info. You search me and only a page to request me comes up, no other info.

wow alli.
sign up for google voice.
you can create a number, which can still ring to your phone.
so no need to carry 2 phones Originally Posted by MsPrittiKitti

Thanks, I appreciate that.

Also, look into a Skype number. It's $60/yr and worth every penny.

Closed my FB account about 3 days after I opened it. Took too much of my time. I stay away from all social media websites. Originally Posted by charlestudor2005

Says the guy with 3934 posts.

Alli it sounds like you already got a hobby phone.. you might want a new phone/number to use for employment applications since the harm is already done with the current number.