CIPD PM report that 56% of UK employers admit that candidates’ online profiles actively influence their hiring decisions, highlighting the increasing integration of social media into the recruitment process. The research, from jobs board Monster and YouGov, suggests most HR professionals actively consult social networking sites such as Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook during the hiring process. 36% of the 4,000 HR professionals surveyed said they had declined to interview a candidate, or had rejected an applicant they had already interviewed, after checking their social media posts, while 65% Googled prospective employees. Monster’s MD commented that more and more employees and employers are looking for a good cultural fit, so often a Google search will tell a recruiter more than a CV can. The article warns that taking the information out of context is a worrying trend and while not expressly stated, employers using such methods should be conscious of the potential for discrimination.
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