These are the best and most effective ways of using social media to get a job:
The CareerBuilder study found that 58% of employers conduct social screenings to look for information supporting a candidate's qualifications for the job – 50% want to ensure the candidate has a professional online persona, and 34% want to see what other people are posting about the candidate.
According to a survey by CareerBuilder, a full 70 percent of employers "use social media to screen candidates before hiring." Even more striking is the follow-on statistic: 54 percent of employers surveyed said they chose not to hire a candidate based on content found on their social media profile(s).
In general, employers have the power to fire employees for any lawful reason–including for what they post on social media.
Presenting a Negative or Provocative Image of Yourself
Another way social media can hurt your job search is when you create a negative image of yourself online. ... 51% of hiring managers admit that they're checking social networks to see if the candidate will be a good fit with the company culture.
Employers Risk Lawsuits If They Don't Conduct a Legal Social Media Background Check. This is the single most important reason employers shouldn't run social media screens on their own. When done improperly, a social media background check can put your organization at risk for lawsuits.
Is social media screening legal? The short answer: Yes, BUT it has to be done correctly. If you're tasked with making hiring decisions and you decide to look at an applicant's social media activity on your own, you're opening yourself up to potential problems (such as discrimination lawsuits).
Employers can and do check out potential employees' Facebook profiles if they can get access to them. Some 56 percent of employers said they were likely to look at the social media presence of potential employees before hiring them, according to a study from British business psychology firm OPP.
Generally, private employers are free to regulate the speech of their employees and may even fire employees for sharing their thoughts on social media. ... Public sector employers, on the other hand, are subject to the First Amendment.
Here's what I know from decades of HR experience: In an At-Will state, you can be fired for any reason, including having an OnlyFans account. However, most employers would not actively search for such accounts, if they are aware of it in the first place.
“Yes, there are legal protections that employers can utilize if they need or want to take action on an online post made by an employee. ... An employee who uses social media or online posts to harass, threaten or bully colleagues, may find himself fired the same way he would be if the conduct occurred at work.
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