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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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Social Media Screening for Municipalities

Social Intelligence

On top of that, social media has proved to be a significant contributor to fueling political outrage and polarization. A 2021 Georgetown poll found that nearly 90% of voters blame social media platforms for deepening divides. . Here is how social media screening may already be at work in some branches of government: .

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Social Media Screening for Municipalities

Social Intelligence

On top of that, social media has proved to be a significant contributor to fueling political outrage and polarization. A 2021 Georgetown poll found that nearly 90% of voters blame social media platforms for deepening divides. Like every other workplace, a healthy culture begins with the hiring process.

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Should a Social Media Background Check Be a Part of Your Recruitment Process?

Recruiting Daily

Social media has become integral to everyone’s professional and personal lives. Anything an employee says on social media, even their personal account, can reflect poorly on the company. Anything an employee says on social media, even their personal account, can reflect poorly on the company.

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16 Ways to Raise Red Flags on a Social Media Screening Report

Social Intelligence

Each week, Social Intelligence completes hundreds of social media screening reports for companies across industries; many come back with red flags. As a result, we receive loads of questions from employers and individuals about what kinds of posts will raise red flags on a Social Intelligence Report.

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Social Media and Screen Time: Finding A Balance

Recruiting Blogs

Many UK adults rely on social media for a variety of reasons, but the audience of these platforms has shifted in recent years. More youngsters are engaging with some form of social app these days. Social media, screen time, and finding a balance. The concept of social media is to bring people together.

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9 Steps To Clean Up Your Social Media Image

4 Corner Resources Staffing Blog

What may not be as top-of-mind is your social media presence. According to a CareerBuilder survey , 70 percent of employers actively investigate social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to screen candidates during the hiring process. HOW TO CLEAN UP YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE.