Employers are increasingly using social media to screen potential job candidates. 29% use Facebook, 26% use LinkedIn, and 21% use MySpace to research candidates. Content found online can both help and hurt candidates' chances of getting hired. 18% of employers said positive content like good communication skills encouraged hiring, while 35% said inappropriate photos or bad-mouthing previous employers caused them not to hire. It is important for job seekers to manage their online image and use social media cautiously.
18 percent of employers said they found content on social networking sites that encouraged them to hire the candidate . Some examples include: Profile provided a good feel for the candidate's personality and fit within the organization -- 50 percent Profile supported candidate's professional qualifications -- 39 percent Candidate was creative -- 38 percent Candidate showed solid communication skills -- 35 percent Candidate was well-rounded -- 33 percent Other people posted good references about the candidate -- 19 percent Candidate received awards and accolades -- 15 percent
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