My short answer is NO. But as this article from AOL Jobs points out you should not be completely invisible online if you are actively job searching. The article cites a survey that matches closely with a study I talked about in a previous post. These both suggest that the #1 social media site checked by HR is LinkedIn. The AOL article also points out another useful tip:
It's okay to protect your Facebook updates with privacy settings, but allow your Work and Education, About You, and Contact Information sections to be public.
As a librarian interested in both educating the public on the importance of information security and how to effectively use technology in the job search, I like this advice. Use the security/privacy features provided to you by the sites where you are a member... but don't lock it down so tight that the HR manager can't find you online.
Comments or questions? Let me know. Cheers!
-George
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