Before applying for that job recheck your Facebook page
Date: 26-Jan-2010
NEW DELHI: Job seekers need to be watchful while posting
information about themselves on social networking sites like Facebook and
Orkut, as majority of the Indian companies are using such sites to scan more
about the candidates, a survey has found.
Out of the 100 employers surveyed, about 73% of them said they use social
networking sites to research job candidates while, another 15% plan to start
use these sites for screening, according to the report by online job-site,
CareerBuilder India.
The report revealed that about 42% of employers have found content on social
networking sites which leads them not to hire prospective candidate. About 48%
of employers said they disregarded a particular candidate after screening
because he lied about his qualifications on social networking sites and 31% of
employers said they did not hire a candidate as he showed poor communication
skills.
Further, the report said, badmouthing previous employer, co-workers or clients,
and sharing confidential information from previous employer are some of the
other reasons for not selecting the prospective candidates. More than 1,000
employers participated in the survey, which was completed in December 2009.
“Social networking is a great way to make connections with potential job
opportunities in 2010 and promote your personal brand across the Internet. Make
sure you are using this resource to your advantage by conveying a professional
image and underscoring your qualifications,” CareerBuilder India managing
director Arti Pullins said.
About 59% of employers reported that a good profile supported by job-seekers’
professional qualifications help them in recruiting. The report suggested that
job-seekers should remove photos, content and links that can work against them,
while searching for a job.
Posted By : Lavina
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