If You Want To Get A New Job, Don't Do This On Social Media

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What you say and do on social media has consequences: just ask Donald Trump. It will also determine if you get that new job you've had your eye on.

According to a new survey released by Challenger Gray, as increasingly more social media platforms become popular, job seekers continue to expand their online footprints, creating and building multiple profiles. And, as a result, the overwhelming majority of job recruiters are turning to the internet as a means of ensuring that potential job candidates are a good fit for their companies.

In the survey, conducted in April and May among 300 recruiters in a variety of industries nationwide, nearly 80 percent of recruiters indicated that they use some type of internet or social media search as a means to vet or learn more about candidates, and 76 percent check these sites before they initially contact the candidate.

Specifically, 96 percent of respondents reported that they check LinkedIn before contacting a candidate, while 40 percent check Facebook. Sixteen percent search Twitter, and 14 percent see what appears on a Google search. “It is more important than ever that job seekers are up to speed when it comes to using social media. Job seekers should Google themselves to see what appears and make any changes that may reflect poorly on them,” said Andrew Challenger, vice president of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc


The Challenger survey found that the most problematic content for recruiters was pictures or language depicting drug use, followed by evidence of unprofessional behavior. Recruiters also reported that any public records on lawsuits or felonies was very problematic, as was any evidence that contradicted what appeared on the resume.

Ironically, while having unprofessional social media can hurt candidates, having no online presence can be just as concerning to employers. When the Challenger survey asked whether or not having no social media hurts a candidate, 43 percent of those surveyed replied that it did. While 45 percent of employers reported that it neither helped nor hurt to have social media profiles, many recruiters reported that having no online presence gave them pause, citing concerns over the tech-savviness of the candidate or ability to learn new technologies.

“Employers want to hire workers who can adapt to the changing technologies used in business. If they cannot find anything about you online, it could indicate that you are clueless about these emerging technologies or tentative to learn them."

“There are ways to use social media advantageously during a job search. The first step is to delete any tasteless or controversial posts, and then to leave or create ones that show passions, hobbies, or professional accomplishments,” said Challenger. “Candidates who are less comfortable with recruiters checking in on their social media should make sure that they have checked their privacy settings, and that they understand how these settings work. On Facebook, for example, profile pictures are always public, even to people who are not connected, which means that it is important that this picture is appropriate,” he added.

While most social networks have privacy settings, it is important to realize that friends can share posts on their personal social accounts which may not be subject to the same privacy restrictions. “The most important thing to keep in mind when it comes to social media is that every post gives recruiters a better picture of a candidate, and you want to make sure you’re putting your best foot forward,” said Challenger.

Finally, for the list of biggest possible social media offenses, Challenger provides the following breakdown of which content recruiters and employers find most problematic when vetting a candidate. In other words, if you want to get that new job, avoid any of the activities listed below.


Source : ZeroHedge


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I don't have a social media account associated with my name and I wont. The idea that it indicates that I don't know new tech is laughable and idiciative of the superfical and childlike mentalities of gen y and millenial types that are found in hr. I have seen this in engineering practice time and time again.

Hr will be replaced because of its ineffectiveness to pick the right candidate. Whats on paper is not enough and neither is being impressed by a self promoter. Perhaps eth and smart contract software will end the need for hr.

When I was hired by my engineering firm i was interviewed by the boss.

Having a social media account associated with your name could help you if you keep it natural. It demonstrates the kind of person you are, so if you're hired and your employer has viewed your social media account, it means there's a higher chance you'll like your job.

Unfortunately I realise this, however I am not happy about being forced to use proprietary software to establish a relationship with a person or organisation. I am also not happy with the return I get for them selling my information, or profiling my entire life.

I would rather stuggle on my own merit, then succeed by being a "self promotor"

i wont get job if i am not on Steemit ?

“Employers want to hire workers who can adapt to the changing technologies used in business. If they cannot find anything about you online, it could indicate that you are clueless about these emerging technologies or tentative to learn them."

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Great Post
Thank you for sharing

It's like common fucking sense. Back in 2009 when I was outta work, people would start tagging me on Fakebook & shit posting stupid pics...I squashed that shit real fast & put all my privacy to the max. To this day I only use it for business because I've seen people lose jobs, not get jobs, destroy marriages & relationships...you name it that place is toxic.

I really appreciate posts like this that tell a useful story (with data) and I look forward to seeing more of your content in the future. Remember, be yourself, because nobody else does it better -- Full #Steem ahead @zer0hedge :)

Much ❤
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I am only just getting started on being more into news related articles, but I must say this was a great, well written post. Thank you for sharing you definitely have another follower @zer0hedge

I don't even mess with Social Media. Only STEEM...but I don't consider STEEM the same as Facebook. Its more of a connection platform to find research tools and resources from which to gather insight.