How would you feel if a hiring manager looked at your public profiles on social media sites?

Social Media and Employment

Read the white paper about social media and employment, “Social Media and Selection: A Brief History and Practical Recommendations” (linked in the resources).

Imagine you are a consultant working with an HR department to provide expert advice on their selection process. You learn that the hiring managers routinely look up public profiles on LinkedIn and Facebook when deciding whether to invite a candidate for an interview. Make a case for one of the following positions about this practice and defend your position:

  • In favor of the practice.
  • Against the practice.
  • It depends.

How would you feel if a hiring manager looked at your public profiles on social media sites?