Social Networking Websites are often used to DISqualify …
In September 2008, Careerbuilder.com released their survey reporting that 20% of hiring managers are using Social Networking websites to research and disqualify potential candidates. Here are their top concerns when checking pages:
41 percent: References to alcohol or drug use
40 percent: Inappropriate photos or information posted on their page
29 percent: Poor communication skills
28 percent: Bad mouthing of former or fellow employees
27 percent: Inaccurate qualifications
22 percent: Unprofessional screen names
21 percent: Notes showing links to criminal behavior
19 percent: Divulging confidential information about past employers
On the flip side; 24% of hiring managers in the study found content on social networks that helped convince them to interview a candidate (source: Mobility Magazine‚ February 2009).
Lesson learned? Be sure your digital footprints are squeaky clean!
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