> they just deny you the job silently. This. I've first hand witnessed several people being rejected/blocked by HR from manager positions in Fortune 100 corpo

> they just deny you the job silently. This. I've first hand witnessed several people being rejected/blocked by HR from manager positions in Fortune 100 corporations due to various internet findings. Examples: - pictures on facebook showing the applicant vomiting due to drinking too much, noone wants to risk hiring an alcoholic - search result connecting the applicant to a cult, - search result showing applicant posting negative opinions about immigration - search result showing applicant being open with bdsm sex related activities The applicants were not given the chance to discuss these issues with HR, they were just silently rejected. I think this is very common as it exposes the company to risk if there is a discussion and the candidate is later rejected. If there is no discussion, there is no proof. When hiring for any position which is customer facing, corporate HR is incredibly sensitive how the applicant is displayed on the internet. Posting anything on the internet about anyone is extremely powerful today and it doesn't matter if it is true or not since you will not have any way to defend yourself.