91% of Employers Screen Candidates with Facebook, Twitter - FlexJobs

91% of Employers Screen Candidates with Facebook, Twitter - FlexJobs 91% of Employers Screen Candidates with Facebook, Twitter - 0Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. What are the top five reasons that recruiters DISMISS a candidate after viewing their online social profiles? 13% The job seeker lied about his/her qualifications 11% The job seeker posted inappropriate photos 11% The job seeker posted negative comments about their previous employer 11% The job seeker demonstrated poor communication skills 11% The job seeker posted inappropriate comments These were followed closely by reasons like the job seeker posting content about their drinking or drug use, making discriminatory comments, and sharing confidential info from previous employers. Only 7 percent of employers say they’ve never used social networking sites as the basis of dismissing a candidate. And what are the top five reasons that recruiters HIRE a candidate after viewing their online social profile? 39% The job seeker’s positive personality and organizational fit were evident 36% The job seeker’s profile supported their qualifications 36% The job seeker’s profile demonstrated their creativity 34% The job seeker had good references from others on their profiles 33% The job seeker showed they had good communication skills and were well-rounded Only 18 percent of employers say they’ve never used social networking sites as the basis for hiring a candidate. What can job seekers do to make sure their online social networking activities are viewed positively by employers, or not viewed at all? 1) Make your social profiles private! LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter all have the ability to make your accounts private so that only your friends/followers/contacts can see your information and what you post. For more information on making Facebook private, check out our how-to video. 2) Clean up your profiles! Of course, since LinkedIn is a professional networking site, you should already have a clean profile. But Facebook and Twitter can be a different story. Remove inappropriate photos and untag yourself from friends’ photos. Update your Info page to include all positive information past and current employers, education, volunteer work, interesting and thoughtful quotes, favorite movies and books, etc. Avoid divisive topics like politics, and keep everything positive. 3) Use social media for your job search. Instead of shying away from social media, use it to your advantage. Here are 4 ways to use social media in a job search.