Recruitment Survey

by Guest Writer

The survey, involving more than 450 employers, found that 53% used social networking sites to research job candidates, while a further 12% plan to do so.

Close to 43% of employers said what they had viewed on social networking sites had resulted in them not hiring the candidate. The top reasons were:

• Candidate lied about qualifications - (38%)
• Candidate displayed poor communication skills - (31%)
• Candidate used discriminatory comments - (13%)
• Candidate posted content about their use of drink or drugs - (10%)
• Candidate uploaded provocative or inappropriate photographs or information - (9%)
• Candidate bad-mouthed their previous employer, colleagues or clients - (9%)
• Candidate shared confidential information from workplace - (8%)

Half of employers said they had found content on social networking sites that caused them to hire the candidate. The top reasons were:

• Profile substantiated candidate's professional qualifications - (61%)
• Candidate displayed good communication skills - (41%)
• Candidate seemed well-rounded - (37%)
• Profile gave a good feel for the candidate's personality and fit - (28%)
• Candidate was perceived as creative - (24%)
• Candidate gave off a professional image - (22%)
• Candidate had received awards and accolades - (15%)
• Contacts had posted good references about the candidate - (15%)

This information came from a survey by CareerBuilder.co.uk.

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Filed under HR & Training and posted on 11 March 2010