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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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I posted some interview prep materials on LinkedIn. Then they deleted me.

Aline Lerner

After I posted about our new resource hub on LinkedIn, LinkedIn silently deleted my account and all of my company’s followers. LinkedIn doesn’t know who their users are. LinkedIn bans their competitors and then attempts to hide this under the guise of security practices. The LinkedIn post that got me deleted.

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A Quick Guide to Remote Sourcing, Screening and Hiring

The Staffing Stream

However, implementing a remote sourcing, screening and hiring program for new employees isn’t as easy as flipping a switch. Here are some recommendations on sourcing, screening, hiring and onboarding that you can tailor to meet your company’s business needs. Screening and Hiring.

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5 Examples of Inclusive Recruiting Practices

Ongig

A diverse population of 764 LinkedIn members in the U.S. ” source: LinkedIn Study of 764 members on Diversity Statements. Consult the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) international standard for more specific guidelines. Most candidates prefer a company with a solid commitment to DEI.

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Struggling to find talent? It’s time to learn the hard truth about soft skills

Social Talent

It’s all about screening in, rather than screening out. While of course there does need to be some element of structure and guidelines for identifying the employees most suited to roles, surely there should also be space to get some genuine, unfiltered insight into the soft skills a candidate could possess? Final thoughts.

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The 10 Golden Rules for Posting in LinkedIn Groups

Social Talent

How often do you post in LinkedIn Groups – once a day, once a week, once a month, once in a blue moon?! If you’re a recruiter, chances are that you’re a member of a handful of recruitment-focused LinkedIn Groups, but the question is are you really getting the most out of them? Rule #1: Only post relevant content.

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4 Guidelines for Optimal Job Application Conversion Rates

ExactHire Recruiting

Smaller screens make lengthier applications appear even more intimidating and stop potential applicants in their tracks. Mobile-friendly jobs site – make sure your careers portal is developed with responsive web design so that your employment application automatically adjusts to the size of the screen on which it is viewed.