I do believe that what you have posted on the internet, whether on Facebook or any other social networking page, can affect your job possibilities. The article, "Is Your Online Identity Spoiling Your Chances?", believes that it does.  Consider looking at a person's page that has a lot of kittens, you would get the impression that the person is sweet and might not have strength needed to be a salesman. This may not be true but we get impressions of people by things that we see associated with them. We need to be careful of what we post for pictures and messages. Out of context, we can be taken in a totally different light.

  In the article, Mike Aiken does not believe to be true unless it is for high executive positions. I am not quite so sure that he is totally right. If there are several people that fit the bill for a job then something needs to tip the scales to make the decision. It may be something small that we take for granted, like our email address. I have a friend that works in human resources at a Target store. She said that when they are considering someone the email address is something that they look at. Target feels that it give they an idea about the person.

  Overall, many employers may not have the time or resources but we should think before we post. You may find that perfect job. That employer may be the one who feels the internet is an eye into who they are hiring or is employed by them. I think that a person should think about what they post. Is this what you would say in front of a potential employer?