The number of users on social networks has increased significantly and this has become a major draw for anyone evaluating applicants before hiring them as personal information about them is even more available.
Recruiters are increasingly using this information as a key piece at the time of candidate evaluation. Personal information can tell you a lot about how you behave as a professional and how you behave outside the company.
In a way, these information available on the internet about the candidate can be beneficial to him, helping him to win the desired position.
Candidates who demonstrate discreet and socially desirable behavior on the web, as well as an interest in career issues, can benefit from this ease of the modern world.
However, in some cases, this extra resource that recruiters hold today can make a candidate lose their chance to be hired.
For example, if the recruiter reads socially biased messages that advocate criminal practices, that candidate is potentially doomed to failure to gain a position in the company.
Another case that could nullify a candidate's chance of winning a job would be to declare that he or she had already worked drunk or had missed work because of getting drunk the night before.
Therefore, it is advisable to use the social network to expose information that is desirable to anyone who can recruit you someday. Fill in the information about where you studied, worked, and volunteer experiences, and you can benefit from this data.
Be careful with your statements, avoid using social networks when you are very nervous or intoxicated. Don't talk bad about the places you worked and people who worked with you. Also, never disclose confidential information on the internet about the company you work for.
After hiring it is important to keep the precautions regarding the use of social networks. For example, it is possible for human resources at work to check your social networks on a day that you are missing due to illness. In such cases, avoid inconvenience and do not miss without a plausible reason. And if you make this slip, don't advertise on social networks that you're at home resting instead of at work doing your job.
The golden tip is: Before you post photos, messages, and videos, think twice about what your business contacts, your customers, and your employers might think about what you've exposed on the net. Using good judgment avoids problems in your career and increases your chances of success.
Job search: Many employers view social media before hiring (May 2024)
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