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Risky Business
Avoiding the pitfalls of candidate screening via social networks
More than ever, employers are relying heavily on social media like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to source and prescreen talent. And with good reason. Professional and social networks provide direct, instant, and cost-effective access to information on millions of job seekers.
But with that access comes responsibility – namely, to respect candidates' rights during the screening process. Screening out potential employees based solely upon what you glean from social media leaves you open to potential discrimination charges. So protect yourself and your organization by incorporating these 10 Do's and Don'ts into your social media recruitment strategy.
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Sources:
Hansen, Fay. Discriminatory Twist in Networking Sites Puts Recruiters in Peril.
http://www.workforce.com/section/06/feature/26/68/67/index_printer.html Site accessed December 2009.
Social Media & its Impact on Online Recruitment- revolution or fad? Onrec.com.
19 February 2008
http://www.onrec.com/newsstories/20440.asp
Site accessed December 2009.
Southam, Kate. Dangers of using social networks on the job hunt. CareerOne.com.
http://www.careerone.com.au/advertisers/resource-centre/recruiting-hiring-advice/dangers-of-using-social-networks-on-the-job-hunt-20090812
Site accessed December 2009.