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How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by Nobody: 1:06pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
I'm really not gonna bore you with how the whole interview went but it actually was going well until I was asked to give my facebook Id.... Considering how the hr was enjoying my response to his questions, I happily told him my facebook Id. Putting the name in the facebook search box, nothing of such was shown, he(hr) then said I shld spell it and I did that without a second thought(I never knew customising a facebook id is a job seeking crime). After spelling daniel omoniyi(not real name) as dhaniehl homohniyhi, the man said " I'm so sorry, we can't hire you". I was so confused that I had to ask him why, and he said " your facebook id look unserious and fake, please use the door". This is one of the little things we job seekers do not pay much attention to. If someone had opened that account for me, perhaps I will be looking for a way to kill the person now. Still trying to get over losing a job over "just" a facebook Id. Lesson learnt anywaiz. 85 Likes 12 Shares |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by delishpot: 1:17pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
Next time tell them you don't do facebook. That you spend your free time on your hobbies and you rather chat face to face or personally call or message with real friends than gather a million friends you do not talk to in real life. They will hire you instantly 301 Likes 28 Shares |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by Aremu01(m): 1:35pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
That's a sorry case. Although I don't see why you should be disqualified for your user ID. But truth be told I see people with such name spelling as being childish too. No offence OP. Better luck ahead 85 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by braine(m): 1:35pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
I wouldnt hire you if I were the HR. I literally unfriend people who do that nonsense on fb. 90 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by darkenkach(m): 1:47pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
I lost my first job because I have just one picture and 150 friends on Facebook. They said I was fake that it's not possible for one to have an active account with one picture and few friends. 7 Likes |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by Nobody: 1:56pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
Jadonjack: darkenkach: What Akara and moi moi companies are these? 175 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by Nobody: 2:05pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
delishpot: I neva thought of that really, mayb its because it never cross my mind even for a second that what I had as a fb id is incriminating 1 Like |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by Nobody: 2:15pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
Techsupport: I was more than astonished when he spilled out the reason 7 Likes |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by seyema(m): 2:16pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
Lolz.... I hope U ave learn your lesson sha 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by Nobody: 2:16pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
delishpot: Lool. One rule during an interview is don't lie. These days a lot of companies rely on social media if you sound to serious during an interview you might be turned down. Having a social media presence is not bad that's the only way they can know they kind of person you are. So if you the type that say not so smart things and post stupid pictures delete them. Even when you are employed HR also do their digging on you. 13 Likes |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by INFROVERT: 2:16pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
ok |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by Ekeeyhandsome(m): 2:17pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
Who Facebook don help this year biko.. Lamest excuse so far... 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by BizBayo: 2:17pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
Its better to use a nickname on facebook than adding unwanted flavor to your real name. To me, such act is childish. I won't employ you either, because I will just put it under the account of un- seriousness. 14 Likes |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by ammyluv2002(f): 2:18pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
Techsupport:I tire o 1 Like |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by NaLaugh: 2:18pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
Jadonjack: I don't think the lesson has been learned. People who intentionally spell words incorrectly to sound "cool," usually end up losing their ability to communicate effectively in business settings. When I look around Nairaland, I notice Nigerians have become the kings of "shorthand" writing. This wouldn't be too terrible if the "short version" was actually shorter than the correct version. In essence, people just spell as many words as possible in gibberish. e.g typing "anywaiz" instead of "anyways." Regardless of how prolific you are, constant use of incorrect alternatives WILL affect you. I'm sure you have seen the effect firsthand. You might think the HR person was being mean or petty, but in reality he made a good call. However, don't let it get you down. We live and learn (if we are willing). Good luck. 179 Likes 19 Shares |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by Emmysteve9(m): 2:18pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
SAI BUHARI 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by Nobody: 2:18pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
Oh no |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by scampy(m): 2:18pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
This is more than serious. Sorry op |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by haykinzz(m): 2:19pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
and you want me to belive this story?? 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by Icon4s(m): 2:20pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
I always see names like: Holuwadhamilolah Hogunkoyah Holuwasheyi Hafolahbih Hadehtohkumbor Hadehmorlar and the likes. That thing pisses me off. If I was that interviewer, I would have done same. He was right, people like that are unserious. They take life too casual. 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by gbens2000(m): 2:20pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
I lost a job becuz 1.i had no Facebook account 2.i had no tweeter account 3.not on 2go 4.no light to charge my phone so I missed their call. I think the more logical one is................ppl will just come put nonsense here and mods will rush it to fp mtchewwwww 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by sirTesco(m): 2:21pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
Nigeria I hail thee |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by Lilimax(f): 2:21pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
Techsupport:I tell you! 1 Like |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by bzm7: 2:21pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
Techsupport: These are not "Akara and moi moi companies", it's the trend these days for some recruiters, it gives validity, some other form of background check. My advice, Have a LinkedIn Profile and keep it professional, I have been asked to include this in my application before. 12 Likes |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by inme: 2:21pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
Why would a sane person change his name from Daniel to Dhaniehl? 25 Likes |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by seunny4lif(m): 2:22pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
I hate keeping friends of FB I have only 200 Friends on FB Just fews pics cos it's private to me Why Will have 4000 friends and get only 100 likes on pics I know almost all the 200 friends F2F darkenkach: 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by Nobody: 2:22pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
Multinationals wouldn't do this. While I also detest such kind of name misspellings on FB, there's a difference between personal life and professional life. On social media, the former can be way more relaxed. The idiot should have made a rational judgement by asking for your LinkedIn ID, instead. 6 Likes |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by Samiceman: 2:22pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
I lost a job cos I had no nairaland account, the interviewer said I wasn't 'enlightened' 10 Likes |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by banme1(m): 2:22pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
Imagine asking of nairaland username. People like irunobo. Madcow, Hungerbad ,ihatebuhari Etc. 37 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by Reeberry: 2:22pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
Those who change their names to such are kids. 3 Likes |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by Nobody: 2:23pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
Do you knw u can change ur user id on facebook? it can always be done once in two months. quote me if you need the direction. |
Re: How I Lost A Job Because Of A Customised Facebook Name by fistonati(m): 2:23pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
He shud tell them he doesn't do Facebook after he has lost the Job Let me pray for you, RECEIVE SENSE delishpot: 3 Likes 1 Share |
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