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The Pitfalls of Social Media Screening as a Hiring Tool

Hundred5

71% of US hiring managers believe that social media screening is a good way to filter out quality candidates, and the practice is now commonplace. Many hiring teams will look at what candidates post on their social media accounts to get a more in-depth look. What is Social Media Screening?

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Social Media and Candidate Assessment: Avoiding the Perils While Reaping the Potential

Recruiting Daily Advisor

In the digital age, the lines between our personal and professional lives often blur, especially on social media platforms. While social media platforms can yield valuable insights into potential candidates and serve as powerful branding tools, they also come with pitfalls that need careful navigation.

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Should You Screen Applicant Social Media Profiles?

Recruiting Daily

One of the best ways to do this is by screening applicants’ social media profiles before extending them an offer, but some question whether they should be doing it. The Pros of Screening Applicants on Social Media Below are the benefits of screening applicants on social media.

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Is Social Media an Effective Healthcare Recruitment Tool?

Hospital Recruiting

If you’re not using social media to recruit, you’re behind the curve. Data shows social media is where candidates are spending their time, whether actively looking for a job , or passively seeing what’s new. On the talent side, 86% of job seekers are using social media for their job search.

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Social Media Screening: What Recruiters Need to Know

The Staffing Stream

It’s no secret that recruiters are likely to check a candidate’s social media presence, often starting with LinkedIn, which is seen as a secondary résumé. However, this type of DIY “social media screening” is fraught with compliance red flags that could land recruiters in hot water if not carefully managed.

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Unlock Success With Expert Candidate Screening Strategies

ApplicantStack

Candidate screening is a fairly common strategy among organizations that are actively searching for candidates to fill open roles. Here, we’re talking about why screening is essential and strategies to help you improve your process from start to finish. Culture goes a long way in employee satisfaction and retention, too!

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Social Media and Recruiting

Recruiting Daily Advisor

Do you use various social media sites during your recruiting process? For anyone not already doing so, you may be interested to know that there are quite a few ways social media sites can be used during the recruiting process. Many social media sites allow employers to post jobs directly on the site.