Using Social Networks For Conducting Background Checks

In catching up on some posts and articles from the weekend I came across a survey from CareerBuilder on Cheezhead.  The survey is looking to see how many hiring managers use social networking sites for conducting background checks.   Here are the findings: Of those hiring managers who have screened job candidates via social networking profiles, one-third (34 percent) reported they found content that caused them to dismiss the candidate from consideration. Top areas for concern among these hiring managers included: 41% – candidate posted information about them drinking or using drugs 40% – candidate posted provocative or inappropriate photographs or information 29% – candidate had poor communication skills 28% –… Read More

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Social Network Background Checks

There has been much discussed about the use of social networking sites in doing background checks of candidates.  I’m still on the fence, but I am leaning towards using them.  Here is an actual example I heard on Friday. An owner of a medium-sized company had a problem with a previous executive assistant – let’s just say it was far too personal.  She was dismissed from the role and the company looked to hire a new assistant. The hiring process for her replacement involved the owner’s wife who was going to spend 1 hour interviewing each candidate.  Also, the new executive assistant would not be allowed on the company plane… Read More

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