As a global background checking agency, Corra Group conducts social media reports both for employment screening purposes and for due diligence. There is much controversy surrounding social media reports as otherwise qualified employment candidates may be rejected as their social media information proves off putting to human resources managers. Admittedly, some of the contents of social media is subject and other considerations must be factored in, criminal records, civil records, drug tests, and even driving records, when considering a viable job candidate.
Here are a few considerations from JobVite that may assist candidates in avoiding negative reaction ot their social media content. Fee free to join in on its online discussion.
“Job seekers hear the advice all the time to clean up their social media presence. But we wondered, do potential employers really do their due diligence and take the time to review your social media profiles?
Of course they do, and you can bet they do more than a quick Google search. We interviewed hiring managers from various backgrounds about what they discover and what it means to them:
– Who you connect and network with means something
– Why strong privacy settings aren’t always the answer
– What posts and habits are the true hiring deal breakers ”
