Employers Use Social Networks In Hiring Process
Posted on Sun, Sep 14, 2008 @ 09:22 PM
I just saw this article posted on the computworlds site..
One in five employers uses social networks in hiring process
It was written by heater Haverstein. Here is an excert from the article...
September 12, 2008 (Computerworld)
More than
one in five employers search social networking sites
to
screen job candidates, according to a survey of more than 31,000
employers released by CareerBuilder.com this week.
Of
the hiring managers who use social networks, one-third said they found
information on such sites that caused them to toss the candidate out of
consideration for a job, the survey said.
The study found that the number of hiring managers that are turning to social networks like MySpace and Facebook
to delve into candidates' online behavior is increasing quickly: Some
22% of employers said they already peruse social networks to screen
candidates, while an additional 9% said they are planning to do so.
Only 11% of managers used the technology in 2006.
The top areas of concern found on social networking sites include:
- Information about alcohol or drug use (41% of managers said this was a top concern)
- Inappropriate photos or information posted on a candidate's page (40%)
- Poor communication skills (29%)
- Bad-mouthing of former employers or fellow employees (28%)
- Inaccurate qualifications (27%)
- Unprofessional screen names (22%)
- Notes showing links to criminal behavior (21%)
- Confidential information about past employers (19%)
To read the entire article.....
One in five employers uses social networks in hiring process
When you think about this, it makes complete sense. before I meet with a company, I check out the website and search the Internet to see what I can learn. Why do we not think that potential employers wont do the same.
Posted by Michael Corey
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