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Ben Mones

Ben Mones is the founder and CEO of Fama, a modern candidate screening solution that makes hiring great people easy. Fama leverages online signals to identify candidate fit, helping organizations answer the big questions like: how might a candidate act around coworkers or customers when they join? He founded Fama in 2015 after missing a critical risk on a new hire that was plainly apparent online. Prior to Fama, Ben held a number of executive roles at a variety of startups in the Bay Area and New York City. Ben is also a mentor on the Go-to-Market Advisory Council of Alchemist Accelerator, which is focused on accelerating the development of seed-stage ventures. Ben has been featured in CNBC, Fast Company, Los Angeles Times, TechCrunch and the Wall Street Journal. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University and is based in Los Angeles, California.
Picture of Ben Mones

Ben Mones

Ben Mones is the founder and CEO of Fama, a modern candidate screening solution that makes hiring great people easy. Fama leverages online signals to identify candidate fit, helping organizations answer the big questions like: how might a candidate act around coworkers or customers when they join? He founded Fama in 2015 after missing a critical risk on a new hire that was plainly apparent online. Prior to Fama, Ben held a number of executive roles at a variety of startups in the Bay Area and New York City. Ben is also a mentor on the Go-to-Market Advisory Council of Alchemist Accelerator, which is focused on accelerating the development of seed-stage ventures. Ben has been featured in CNBC, Fast Company, Los Angeles Times, TechCrunch and the Wall Street Journal. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University and is based in Los Angeles, California.
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Sponsored by Fama Technologies We have likely all had the experience of a bad hire. For some of us, horror stories come to mind. Finding the right candidate isn’t just about ticking boxes for skills and experience. It’s about ensuring that new hires align with your organization’s values and contribute to the broader mission. The impact of a bad hire extends far beyond simple inefficiency. It can cause significant reputational damage, financial loss, and a toxic work environment. A candidate who seems perfect on paper but later turns out to be the source of major misconduct can be catastrophic to an

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Screening Job Candidates Online - What recruiters should know 1-9-23

Screening Job Candidates Online: Risky Business?

Sponsored by: Fama.io It’s no secret. On a daily basis, recruiters and hiring managers are screening job candidates online by simply entering their names in search boxes at Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and beyond. Experienced professionals know they shouldn’t be doing this, but many do it anyway. Why? The Slippery Slope of DIY Candidate Screening Publicly available online information can reveal a lot about potential employees. It gives employers insight into an individual’s hobbies, interests and personality traits. It also shines a light on controversial opinions, political affiliations and protected class information.  Gaining unrestricted access to a candidate’s public social media profiles

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