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Is social media screening a good idea?

A large percentage of the potential hires who populate your reception area during recruitment season most likely have multiple social media accounts. After all, an estimated 65 percent of American adults spend time navigating social sites, according to data from the Pew Research Center.

Of course, the information available on these portals is just too valuable to pass up from a recruitment perspective. As a result, many internal human resources professionals search these sites to see how candidates conduct themselves online.

Obviously this raises an essential question: Should you snoop on candidates' social profiles? It depends on which sites you plan to target.

Social sites can give you unique insights on potential hires.Social sites can give you unique insights on potential hires.

More than 60 percent of organizations now perform social media screening, according to data from one hiring company. However, most stick to strictly professional sites such as LinkedIn, with only 21 percent reviewing non-work-related networking portals like Facebook and Twitter. That said, there is some merit for the latter approach, as the personal data on these platforms can give employers clues as to how candidates might fit culturally.

Still, it's best to focus on professional sites, as they are chock-full of valuable details but won't funnel you into overly personal territory. As you conduct your research, look for discrepancies between the information on candidates' resumes and what they posted online, Business News Daily advised. Additionally, check out the content they've shared. These posts may give you some insight into their professional goals or leadership style.

If you find too many red flags, it may be time to look for new talent. A retained executive search firm like YES Partners can help. Our recruitment consultants will connect you with potential C-level staff who have the executive experience needed to grow your business.

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