Publish at November 08 2011 Updated June 20 2022
91% of recruiters use social networks to filter applications... what makes them react?
As soon as a HRM (Human Resources Manager) receives a job application, he will immediately consult a social network in almost half of the cases and during the hiring process it is increasingly rare that such a consultation is not made.
As a result, quite a few candidates are consequently rejected... and just as many are hired, but not for the same reasons.
As profiles and messages are not in principle intended for the employer, the latter considers to see a much better reality of the candidate in his or her social environment.
The following data is taken from the results of interviews with 300 recruiters by Reppler image consultants.
What appeals to employers
In order of sensitivity:
What turns employers off
In order of sensitivity:
In sum, a little intelligence in one's comments doesn't hurt, and a little restraint, quality and creativity are clearly appealing. On the other hand, a little technical mastery as to how to create private groups allows one to preserve spaces for free expression and others for public relations.
For the full article: How Recruiters Use Social Networks to Screen Candidates
Companies are increasingly turning to social media to screen potential employees - Anatoliy Gruzd, Ryerson University
https://rsc-src.ca/en/voices/companies-are-increasingly-turning-to-social-media-to-screen-potential-employees
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