More employers turning to social media for employee recruitment
Hiring managers at many companies are looking at more than a prospective employees' resume during the screening process. The majority are also looking at applicants' social media sites, according to a recent study by CareerBuilder.
Nearly two out of five employers are using social media sites to research applicants. Of those who are not using online profiles to screen potential employees, 10 percent said they plan to start in the future and 15 percent said their companies have policies prohibiting the practice.
When asked why they use the resource and what they hope to learn, 65 percent of recruiters said they want to see if the candidate presents him or herself professionally and 51 percent said they were evaluating whether the individual would be a good fit with the company's corporate culture. More than one-third - 35 percent - were checking to see if the person was well-rounded and 12 percent reported looking for reasons not to hire the candidate.
Human resources teams that incorporate social media screening into their employee recruiting process should make sure they are in compliance with state and federal labor laws. California, for example, requires employers to post certain policies regarding employee privacy rights and other payroll practices, according to California Employer Daily.
Nearly two out of five employers are using social media sites to research applicants. Of those who are not using online profiles to screen potential employees, 10 percent said they plan to start in the future and 15 percent said their companies have policies prohibiting the practice.
When asked why they use the resource and what they hope to learn, 65 percent of recruiters said they want to see if the candidate presents him or herself professionally and 51 percent said they were evaluating whether the individual would be a good fit with the company's corporate culture. More than one-third - 35 percent - were checking to see if the person was well-rounded and 12 percent reported looking for reasons not to hire the candidate.
Human resources teams that incorporate social media screening into their employee recruiting process should make sure they are in compliance with state and federal labor laws. California, for example, requires employers to post certain policies regarding employee privacy rights and other payroll practices, according to California Employer Daily.
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