More and more workers use social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. At the same time, more and more HRs make the decision based on the social media activity of a job candidate.
Let us see a figure.
34%
There are 34% employers that have rejected a job candidate because of the person’s social-media activity.
The top four reasons may ruin the candidates.
- They posted inappropriate photos or information
- There was evidence of drinking or drug use
- They had poor communication skills
- They badmouthed a previous employer