WHAT FACEBOOK POSTS WILL KEEP YOU FROM GETTING HIRED
A survey of 2,100 hiring and human resources managers showed that almost four out of five companies now go to social networking sites to research job candidates. Managers want to get a glimpse of applicants’ behavior and personality outside of the interview room to see if they would fit into the corporate culture.
According to the survey, employers who took a candidate out of the running for a job after researching social media sites reported finding a variety of concerning content.
- 50% found a job applicant had posted provocative or inappropriate photos or information.
- 48% said they were turned off by a candidate who posted information about drinking or drug use.
- 24% found information that showed the candidate had lied about qualifications.
- 33% of hiring managers passed over an applicant who badmouthed a previous employer online.
- 28% didn’t hire someone because of derogatory comments about gender, religion or race the candidate made on a social network.
- 50% of hiring managers said they were more likely to hire a candidate whose social network showed a well-rounded person with a wide range of interests
- 46% of managers liked applicants whose posts or pictures showed a creative side.
Unemployment rate in the US just dropped this week from over 13% to 11.1%, and with the extra $600 a week on top of your Illinois Unemployment benefits expiring this month, getting a new/better job may be the answer. Minimum wage went up on July 1st as well, as it is now $10 per hour, which means employers are going to be a little more picky about who they pay to represent them.
Susan Saunders 7/2/20
