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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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The Pitfalls of Social Media Screening as a Hiring Tool

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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 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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We Are Hiring Social Media Post Captions and Examples

4 Corner Resources Staffing Blog

Social media is an asset that can help get your ‘help wanted’ message in front of the targeted, skilled audience you’re looking for. We’ll explain how to use a we are hiring social media post to publicize job openings and give some winning examples of what to say to get qualified candidates to take the next step in applying.

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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 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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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.