Hiring managers and HR departments use social media content as part of their employment screening, at least the majority seem to these days. When you think of social media monitoring for a potential new hire, it’s instinctive to first think of looking at a candidate’s LinkedIn and Facebook profiles. But what about product reviews? A […]
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Job Seekers: Be Aware Of Your LinkedIn Profile
Do you include your LinkedIn profile on your resume? If not, you probably should. If you’ve built a strong LinkedIn profile, it will be a great complement to your resume. It will also give hiring managers a clearer picture of who you are, your accomplishments, and if you’re qualified for the job for which […]
College Athletics Look at Social Media During Recruitment
High school sports are serious business, especially for those hoping to play (and get scholarship money) in college. While making sure you’re on your game at all times, it’s also important to make sure your online profile is top notch. Athletes, and really all high school students, are educated on the importance of […]
Cyber Bullying – First School, Now At Work Too?
We are all too familiar with accounts of cyber bullying among school students, but there is emerging data showing that cyber bullying is also becoming an issue in the workplace. Hard to imagine? Possibly. I guess kids aren’t the only ones prone to turning to social media for ulterior purposes though. While bullying in […]
How to Use Social Employment Background Checks
Employers want to use every tool at their disposal for vetting potential employees – social media is one area that is more “gray” and, while HR departments realize its value, they have many questions about its use, and how to go about vetting a candidate socially. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) recently […]