Recruitment Survey
Most employers now use social networking sites to screen candidates, with almost half claiming that what they had seen on such sites had caused them to hesitate over hiring a candidate.
The survey, involving more than 450 employers, found that 53% used social networking sites to research job candidates, while a further 12% plan to do so.
Close to 43% of employers said what they had viewed on social networking sites had resulted in them not hiring the candidate. The top reasons were:
- Candidate lied about qualifications - (38%)
- Candidate displayed poor communication skills - (31%)
- Candidate used discriminatory comments - (13%)
- Candidate posted content about their use of drink or drugs - (10%)
- Candidate uploaded provocative or inappropriate photographs or information - (9%)
- Candidate bad-mouthed their previous employer, colleagues or clients - (9%)
- Candidate shared confidential information from workplace - (8%)
Half of employers said they had found content on social networking sites that caused them to hire the candidate. The top reasons were:
- Profile substantiated candidate's professional qualifications - (61%)
- Candidate displayed good communication skills - (41%)
- Candidate seemed well-rounded - (37%)
- Profile gave a good feel for the candidate's personality and fit - (28%)
- Candidate was perceived as creative - (24%)
- Candidate gave off a professional image - (22%)
- Candidate had received awards and accolades - (15%)
- Contacts had posted good references about the candidate - (15%)
This information came from a survey by CareerBuilder.co.uk.
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Filed under HR & Training and posted on 11 March 2010
