I came across this brilliant social media article when I was doing my research for the next post and I thought my readers will enjoy this. The author talks about how social media changed the hiring process. The fact is, your prospective employer might know a lot more than you think about yourself. So, if you the type of a person who always posts rude remarks and tell the whole when when you frustrated about something, those posts might be jeopardizing your next appointment.
If you are the person described above, make sure that your Facebook posts are only seen by friends and are not public at all. Anyway, read this wonderful article and please share your comments with us.
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Show of hands, how many people remember when getting hired was all about putting your best foot forward during a face-to-face interview and hoping they liked you? Or when an interview was the first opportunity you had to make a good impression? These days, when the hiring manager says, “tell me about yourself” she probably already knows more about you than you think.
Social media and the employer
Today many organizations check out an applicant’s social media profiles before they even extend the first interview offer. Reading over a candidate’s Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook feed gives the human resources department insight into the behavior of potential employees to see if they’re a good initial fit.
What you post on your social media accounts can tell them everything from what your political views are to whether you keep your cool over life’s little frustrations. For instance, if you boast about getting mouthy with a barista who messed up your coffee order, you’re probably not a good match for that customer service job you’ve got your eye on.
It may seem unfair that companies sometimes pass over otherwise qualified candidates because of the content of their Vine account, but many managers are glad for the chance to spot potential problem employees before they’re brought on board.
Employment Lawyer Lisa Geurin says the practice is perfectly legal, however it does have it’s limitations. For instance, “an employer who looks at an applicant’s Facebook page or other social media posts could well learn information that it isn’t entitled to have – or to consider during the hiring process,” explains Geurin. “This can lead todiscrimination claims. For example, your posts or page might reveal your ethnicity, disclose that you are pregnant, or espouse your political or religious views. This type of information is off limits in the hiring process, and an employer who discovers it online and uses it as a basis for hiring decisions could face a discrimination lawsuit.”
Applicant dos and don’ts
It’s possible to use and maintain social media accounts during your job search as long as you keep a few things in mind.
Don’t give a potential employer your passwords. Some companies may ask you to provide passwords to your social networking accounts during the application process but you are under no obligation to comply. It’s a needless invasion of your privacy and, in fact, dozens of states are in the process of legislating bans against the practice.
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I know many of you might be asking if the employer has the right to to all these things and my answer is simply yes. Remember whatever you do online is open to public and therefore anyone can see what you busy with online. I personally think this is the way to go and I will also use the same process If I am looking to hire a professional in my business.
Lets be honest, most people lie during interviews and social media gives the employer information that most people will never reveal during the interview. This omitted information might make or break you. So my advice is, if you looking for that marketing manager position, start talking about interesting marketing ideas and trends on your social media accounts and this exercise along might put you a step ahead of my many applicants that are applying for the same job.
Read more:
http://www.socialmediatoday.com/content/how-social-media-changed-hiring-process
If you are the person described above, make sure that your Facebook posts are only seen by friends and are not public at all. Anyway, read this wonderful article and please share your comments with us.
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Show of hands, how many people remember when getting hired was all about putting your best foot forward during a face-to-face interview and hoping they liked you? Or when an interview was the first opportunity you had to make a good impression? These days, when the hiring manager says, “tell me about yourself” she probably already knows more about you than you think.
Social media and the employer
Today many organizations check out an applicant’s social media profiles before they even extend the first interview offer. Reading over a candidate’s Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook feed gives the human resources department insight into the behavior of potential employees to see if they’re a good initial fit.
What you post on your social media accounts can tell them everything from what your political views are to whether you keep your cool over life’s little frustrations. For instance, if you boast about getting mouthy with a barista who messed up your coffee order, you’re probably not a good match for that customer service job you’ve got your eye on.
It may seem unfair that companies sometimes pass over otherwise qualified candidates because of the content of their Vine account, but many managers are glad for the chance to spot potential problem employees before they’re brought on board.
Employment Lawyer Lisa Geurin says the practice is perfectly legal, however it does have it’s limitations. For instance, “an employer who looks at an applicant’s Facebook page or other social media posts could well learn information that it isn’t entitled to have – or to consider during the hiring process,” explains Geurin. “This can lead todiscrimination claims. For example, your posts or page might reveal your ethnicity, disclose that you are pregnant, or espouse your political or religious views. This type of information is off limits in the hiring process, and an employer who discovers it online and uses it as a basis for hiring decisions could face a discrimination lawsuit.”
Applicant dos and don’ts
It’s possible to use and maintain social media accounts during your job search as long as you keep a few things in mind.
Don’t give a potential employer your passwords. Some companies may ask you to provide passwords to your social networking accounts during the application process but you are under no obligation to comply. It’s a needless invasion of your privacy and, in fact, dozens of states are in the process of legislating bans against the practice.
.......................................................................................................................................................................................
I know many of you might be asking if the employer has the right to to all these things and my answer is simply yes. Remember whatever you do online is open to public and therefore anyone can see what you busy with online. I personally think this is the way to go and I will also use the same process If I am looking to hire a professional in my business.
Lets be honest, most people lie during interviews and social media gives the employer information that most people will never reveal during the interview. This omitted information might make or break you. So my advice is, if you looking for that marketing manager position, start talking about interesting marketing ideas and trends on your social media accounts and this exercise along might put you a step ahead of my many applicants that are applying for the same job.
Read more:
http://www.socialmediatoday.com/content/how-social-media-changed-hiring-process