How do people feel about being asked for their Polycount names?
I think how some people act on here is much more telling than any facebook account - but at the same time, personal information is often divulged here that isn't any of my god-damned business as a potential employer.
I'd never really thought twice about asking for it, mostly because I feel a genuine kinship with anyone who can claim membership and would go the extra mile to help them out... But maybe I should stop.
I've been found and offered legitimate work through my polycount name so I would say: That is awesome:) Though I may or may not remember to ask the person who's asking for theirs.
There's nothing really discriminating/unsettling that I've posted on/through facebook, but there are certainly jokes among friends that are context sensitive and if an employer is going to base a decision on those than I'd probably be better off anyway.
How do people feel about being asked for their Polycount names?
I think how some people act on here is much more telling than any facebook account - but at the same time, personal information is often divulged here that isn't any of my god-damned business as a potential employer.
I'd never really thought twice about asking for it, mostly because I feel a genuine kinship with anyone who can claim membership and would go the extra mile to help them out... But maybe I should stop.
Seeing as this is my 3rd post here ... *cough* ... I wasn't asked for my polycount name so far.
I don't know if I had a problem with it, though as I tend to act on a forum as I'd do in real life, anyways. Forums like this one here are to me more of a professional businessy thingie. Facebook on the other hand is very personal to many. So there's a difference. On a forum I know everybody can read my comments.
How do people feel about being asked for their Polycount names?
I think how some people act on here is much more telling than any facebook account - but at the same time, personal information is often divulged here that isn't any of my god-damned business as a potential employer.
I'd never really thought twice about asking for it, mostly because I feel a genuine kinship with anyone who can claim membership and would go the extra mile to help them out... But maybe I should stop.
I'd be alright if someone asked for my polycount name. Not everything I've posted has been super, or even very good. But I've tried not to make myself seem like a total jackass, and besides - maybe then an employer could see how you've improved and see how well you take criticism.
If nothing else, polycount is open to the public anyway. I don't think anyone should show up here and not expect that a future employer could be seeing what they're posting.
If an employer asked me for a link to personal Facebook, I would share it with them. There's nothing to see on it anyway, I haven't used it in about a year and barely updated it before that, and if they asked me for a link they're probably going to try to find it themselves later anyway. Giving it to them just saves them some time and shows them that I have nothing to hide. Both of which could help me look like a good candidate for a job.
Asking for my password on the other hand is not cool. I think the concern here is that a disgruntled employee may use Facebook to publicize sensitive information and having the password would quickly rectify this, but isn't that what Non Disclosure Agreements are meant to prevent?
Well my polycount name is well errr my name. I don't try to hide anything. I'm a pretty vocal person. Never tried to hide that.
My facebook consists of dick + religion jokes, shit about the govt, how much i love space and exploration, my kids are plastered all over it, my wife, my art, golfing and whatever else it is that I do.
But I don't think our industry is really too worried about this stuff. I guess if you were blasting NDA secrets all over the web then perhaps...
Well my polycount name is well errr my name. I don't try to hide anything. I'm a pretty vocal person. Never tried to hide that.
My facebook consists of dick + religion jokes, shit about the govt, how much i love space and exploration, my kids are plastered all over it, my wife, my art, golfing and whatever else it is that I do.
But I don't think our industry is really too worried about this stuff. I guess if you were blasting NDA secrets all over the web then perhaps...
your wall sound like a blast! I should probably just stop telling people I have FB on the account my wall is run under a regime of austerity and neglect. No one wants to be known as a boring bastard, god that would damage my prospects even more than having dick all over the place like yours!
But I don't think our industry is really too worried about this stuff. I guess if you were blasting NDA secrets all over the web then perhaps...
At the school I've been going to, one of the first things they told us in the introductory class was: "be careful of what you post online because employers do look at this stuff"
With how readily available this stuff is online, I'd be surprised if people in the industry didn't do it.
*(Edit: I'm only referring to the looking up of Facebook accounts once the interview is over and you've left, not the acquisition of logins)
At the school I've been going to, one of the first things they told us in the introductory class was: "be careful of what you post online because employers do look at this stuff"
With how readily available this stuff is online, I'd be surprised if people in the industry didn't do it.
I see the industry looking up your online identity, sure, but I don't see them asking for your login info, or having you show your profile as they look over your shoulder.
scary shit. I wouldn't want to work for someone who wants to snoop out my private info. Next they're asking for my gmail password and my apartment keys.
If that happens at an interview....great way to build up a professional atmosphere of trust and respect! lol
@Ganemi, I wasn't aware that the studio was asking for passwords and account names when I posted that. It was more a comment on employers just looking at your public facebook profile when hiring you. Of course I agree that asking for your account info or them forcing you to let them look at your account is wrong.
How do people feel about being asked for their Polycount names?
I think how some people act on here is much more telling than any facebook account - but at the same time, personal information is often divulged here that isn't any of my god-damned business as a potential employer.
I'd never really thought twice about asking for it, mostly because I feel a genuine kinship with anyone who can claim membership and would go the extra mile to help them out... But maybe I should stop.
I dunno man I think both are not fair, I mean if some employer where to look at my facebook they would see me talking smack and random parties and life events im always doing.
If they look at me on here they would think Im some unprofessional Fuckwad from my (Super old) posts. Vs now how I handle myself and present myself now in a professional environment. In real life environment ive learned from previous jobs etc and have grown in a professional manner.
In internet land there are no take backsies, you fuck up once people will dig up that post from 2007 and rub it in your face or always have that opinion on you forever. Hell Emil Still gives me shit every time I post even 1 remote angy/emo statement on facebook to this day. It just kinda proves my point that once you put something on the internet your kinda screwed and dont get takebacksies
So unless if your some suicidal/homicidal sociopath that the employer REALLY needs to dig into, I dont think facebook/online world should effect your chances of employment. It should just be skill and qualifications in person only.
If they look at me on here they would think Im some unprofessional Fuckwad from my (Super old) posts. Vs now how I handle myself and present myself now in a professional environment.
If it makes you feel any better, I think they'd care more about your recent history than about your previous posts.
If my vacation photos are the 'make or break' for a prospective employer, I can find someone else to work for. Seriously, it's got nothing to do with you. No.
If it makes you feel any better, I think they'd care more about your recent history than about your previous posts.
You never know if there gonna dig. If you look at my recent post there all joking but for the most part serious work and helping when I can. But if you go back a few years...
You never know if there gonna dig. If you look at my recent post there all joking but for the most part serious work and helping when I can. But if you go back a few years...
If it bothers you that much you could be pretty screwed. Since searching "seforin", "seforin.com", "beachfront games", "beachfrontgames.com", and "moonspiderstudio.com" in google all turn up with a link either to your profile or a thread you started right here on polycount. On the first page, no less.
But really, if it was a few years ago I'd think the growth would be more what they'd be focused on.
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I think how some people act on here is much more telling than any facebook account - but at the same time, personal information is often divulged here that isn't any of my god-damned business as a potential employer.
I'd never really thought twice about asking for it, mostly because I feel a genuine kinship with anyone who can claim membership and would go the extra mile to help them out... But maybe I should stop.
There's nothing really discriminating/unsettling that I've posted on/through facebook, but there are certainly jokes among friends that are context sensitive and if an employer is going to base a decision on those than I'd probably be better off anyway.
I don't know if I had a problem with it, though as I tend to act on a forum as I'd do in real life, anyways. Forums like this one here are to me more of a professional businessy thingie. Facebook on the other hand is very personal to many. So there's a difference. On a forum I know everybody can read my comments.
I'd be alright if someone asked for my polycount name. Not everything I've posted has been super, or even very good. But I've tried not to make myself seem like a total jackass, and besides - maybe then an employer could see how you've improved and see how well you take criticism.
If nothing else, polycount is open to the public anyway. I don't think anyone should show up here and not expect that a future employer could be seeing what they're posting.
Asking for my password on the other hand is not cool. I think the concern here is that a disgruntled employee may use Facebook to publicize sensitive information and having the password would quickly rectify this, but isn't that what Non Disclosure Agreements are meant to prevent?
My facebook consists of dick + religion jokes, shit about the govt, how much i love space and exploration, my kids are plastered all over it, my wife, my art, golfing and whatever else it is that I do.
But I don't think our industry is really too worried about this stuff. I guess if you were blasting NDA secrets all over the web then perhaps...
your wall sound like a blast! I should probably just stop telling people I have FB on the account my wall is run under a regime of austerity and neglect. No one wants to be known as a boring bastard, god that would damage my prospects even more than having dick all over the place like yours!
At the school I've been going to, one of the first things they told us in the introductory class was: "be careful of what you post online because employers do look at this stuff"
With how readily available this stuff is online, I'd be surprised if people in the industry didn't do it.
*(Edit: I'm only referring to the looking up of Facebook accounts once the interview is over and you've left, not the acquisition of logins)
I see the industry looking up your online identity, sure, but I don't see them asking for your login info, or having you show your profile as they look over your shoulder.
You should not mistake someone responding with such as equivalent to being alright with the practice being discussed.
If that happens at an interview....great way to build up a professional atmosphere of trust and respect! lol
I dunno man I think both are not fair, I mean if some employer where to look at my facebook they would see me talking smack and random parties and life events im always doing.
If they look at me on here they would think Im some unprofessional Fuckwad from my (Super old) posts. Vs now how I handle myself and present myself now in a professional environment. In real life environment ive learned from previous jobs etc and have grown in a professional manner.
In internet land there are no take backsies, you fuck up once people will dig up that post from 2007 and rub it in your face or always have that opinion on you forever. Hell Emil Still gives me shit every time I post even 1 remote angy/emo statement on facebook to this day. It just kinda proves my point that once you put something on the internet your kinda screwed and dont get takebacksies
So unless if your some suicidal/homicidal sociopath that the employer REALLY needs to dig into, I dont think facebook/online world should effect your chances of employment. It should just be skill and qualifications in person only.
If it makes you feel any better, I think they'd care more about your recent history than about your previous posts.
You never know if there gonna dig. If you look at my recent post there all joking but for the most part serious work and helping when I can. But if you go back a few years...
If it bothers you that much you could be pretty screwed. Since searching "seforin", "seforin.com", "beachfront games", "beachfrontgames.com", and "moonspiderstudio.com" in google all turn up with a link either to your profile or a thread you started right here on polycount.
But really, if it was a few years ago I'd think the growth would be more what they'd be focused on.