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Social media is one place where people appear to let their true selves show; and employers often consider including social media in pre-employment background checks. However, many experts warn these types of pre-employment background checks may have limited value.
1. Who conducts social media screening? Candidate social media profiles can be looked at by the employer, the recruiter, a professional screening agency or a combination of the above.
What is the background of social media?
They introduced users to digital communication through email, bulletin board messaging, and real-time online chatting. This gave rise to the earliest social media networks, beginning with the short-lived Six Degrees profile uploading service in 1997. This service was followed in 2001 by Friendster.
Do all states have background checks for gun purchases?
21 states and the District of Columbia have extended background checks beyond federal law. Of these, 16 states and DC require background checks for all gun sales.
What is a social media check? A professional social media check reduces risks to brand, reputation, confidentiality breach and data security. The check identifies a candidate’s online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language.
What all does social media include?
Types of Social Media These activities include photo sharing, blogging, social gaming, social networks, video sharing, business networks, virtual worlds, reviews, and much more. For individuals, social media is used to keep in touch with friends and extended family.
The CareerBuilder study found that 58\% of employers conduct social screenings to look for information supporting a candidate’s qualifications for the job – 50\% want to ensure the candidate has a professional online persona, and 34\% want to see what other people are posting about the candidate.