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Chelsey Turner CIS 1055 Sect. 002. Social Networking Employers have the authority to view your social network. Use of Social Networks.
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Chelsey Turner CIS 1055 Sect. 002 Social NetworkingEmployers have the authority to view your social network
Use of Social Networks “Hiring managers are using the Internet to get a more well-rounded view of job candidates in terms of their skills, accomplishments and overall fit within a company.” –Rosemary Haether, Vice President of human resources at CareerBuilder.com
Employers’ Areas of Concern Drinking/drug use Inappropriate photographs Bad mouthing previous employers Violence/criminal behavior Poor communication skills Inaccurate qualifications
The National Association of Colleges and Employers says that more than 50% of employers investigate some form of “online screening device.”
People should use social networks to their advantage: “24% of hiring managers found content on social networks that helped convince them to hire a candidate.”
Watch this video to learn about one of the components employers look for when researching both employees and potential employees:
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