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