Social Media Screening – Two Sides of the Same Coin
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Most people now assume that employers frequent social media sites such as  LinkedIn Facebook Twitter  when prescreening possible hires.
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Social media provides invaluable insights into potential candidates instantly.
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However, there are dangers involved with relying on social media for hiring purposes.
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The same holds true for candidates.
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While they expect social media screening to be part of the vetting process,
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they often aren’t fully aware of the overall impact of their social media profile and activities.
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There are certain things employers and candidates all need to be aware of to protect themselves during the prescreening process.
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Employers
1. Be upfront about using social media screening practices.
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2. Keep careful notes about items that are directly related to a candidate’s potential job duties.
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3. Your company should have a formal policy for how social media screenings are undertaken.
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Candidates 1. Go through each site you have ever joined and make sure you have the strictest possible settings.
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2. For business contacts, stick to LinkedIn which is a professional site.
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3. Plug your name into a search engine on a regular basis so that you can see the results that come up.
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Social media isn’t going anywhere.
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That means it is essential for individuals to learn how best to approach the job search process in this new playing field.
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Willis Consulting is a finance industry recruiting firm. If you are seeking a financial advisor or other finance-related job, contact their recruiters - offices are located in the Los Angeles area, Newport Beach CA, Scottsdale AZ and Free Powerpoint Templates New York, NY.
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Visit the site at http://www.willis-consulting.com
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Los Angeles Office: Corporate Headquarters 719 Yarmouth Road, Suite 203 Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
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