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Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

Don Skinner — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:05:38 -0000

Some Interesting points here. I would say that getting anyone who uses LinkedIn, twitter and manages their online image effectively will be a very small list. In my experience, the majority of people don't even know what LinkedIn is let alone use it properly. I work for a flat fee recruitment company in the UK and we specialise in online recruitment. I would recommend having a look at our blog as I've written about using Google Adwords for recruitment as well as other social media articles you may find of interest. You can find it at http://www.netnatives.co.uk

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

Lieven — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:37:06 -0000

I believe you would hire me...
Kind regards
Lieven van Nieuwenhuyze

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

Jon — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:18:35 -0000

Ugh. This article reminds me why I believe human resources personel are uniquely unqualified to recruit or interview prospective employees. In the vast majority of cases social networking sites are 100% irrelevant to how well a prospective employee will do his or her job. They have become a way for hr personel basically to waste time and gossip over whether someone fits their own entirely subjective definition of a "complete package." I run a small company that does artistic work and yes, you have to meet with the person to determine whether they're a team player or not but you can never determine this from their facebook page. In my own line of work artistic talent is the most important factor and hr personel almost never have the qualifications to judge whether a prospective employee is talented or not. They do not have a good eye for design, composition, color theory, etc... and to use them as a filter for weeding out prospective candidates when all they do is check those candidate's facebook page hurts my company. Human resources personel have their uses but recruitment is not one of them.

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

softshiv — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:23:25 -0000

Informative knowledge

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

Free Microsoft Points — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:02:42 -0000

Barely, but only because it got me into trouble years ago and I had to go through and fix it.

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

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Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

emily — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:01:43 -0000

I don't agree that one should keep their blog at #7

7. Keeps it non-controversial – minimal discussion of sex, politics, religion and other such controversial topics.

Your blog shouldn't show that you are a sex fiend, a racist or a terrorist, but a healthy discussion on controversial topic is desirable. The last thing I want to see on an employee's blog is a persona that is bland and tries to play it safe. Maybe it is just me. But if someone doesn't have anything arguable in his blog post, I am not interested.

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

Jenny, bloggess — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:28:43 -0000

I am never going to get hired for anything ever again.

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

Ana Lissansky — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:21:22 -0000

I actually pick the job (in cases of multiple offers) based on my future boss' social media footprint. From experience, this has worked out very well for me and I'm glad I have the opportunity to do so these days! Let's face it, a job can take your life in one direction or into a completely different direction (good or bad), and it's great to have the tools to find out more about your future boss / corporate culture etc.

Great post, and I absolutely agree with the key points. I know quite a few friends that have landed great jobs directly via Twitter / Linkedin. So kudos to @mashable for providing this useful checklist. I think I'm due for an online footprint audit myself!

Ana

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

Deirdré Straughan — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:37:07 -0000

"...Keeps it non-controversial – minimal discussion of sex, politics, religion and other such controversial topics.
Is more genuine and honest..."

These two points are contradictory. My site has been around since 2001 and expresses strong opinions, some of which are controversial. I write about things I care deeply about. To vanilla-fy that now in order to look more appealing to an employer... well, it wouldn't be a true picture of me. Personally, I am capable of working with people even if I disagree with their politics or religion, provided I respect them as colleagues. I would hope that the same would be true of any potential employer of mine. But, then, the others aren't likely to hire me. ; )

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

StickyMediaGroup — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:32:52 -0000

Not on it's own, no. But if most of their followers / readers are relevant to their industry or interests (and not just hundreds of spam profiles and people playing spymaster) then doesn't that show the person to be a social and personable potential employee who can make contacts easily?

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

Ally — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:02:42 -0000

I was going to say the same thing, Karen. IT's BECAUSE he's done this since 1967 that he's not interested in rolling with current technology.

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

Boris Epstein — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:34:26 -0000

Wow, recruiters really aren't very popular are they. But like Jimmy Fallon says in Almost Famous, "I didn't invent the rainy day man, I just own the best umbrella". And my point with that quote isn't to talk about how great my umbrella is. It's to say that there is a rainy day out there and that people are judging your social media profiles whether you like it or not. With that in mind, you might consider getting an umbrella of some sorts - above is just some recommendations for one, but by no means a one-size-fits-all model.

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

Nicole Martin — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:11:11 -0000

Sorry I submitted that so many times! Didn't realize it was showing oldest comments first.

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

Nicole Martin — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:08:28 -0000

In addition to having a good record on Google, another resource HR might be using is pipl.com. Finds way more dirt than a Google search. Granted, if you have a common name (John Smith, Jane Adams, or even my name) employers might not automatically assume all the search results bearing your name are actually you.

However, if you have a more uncommon name and there just happens to be a felon with the same name... You might be out of luck on that one!

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

Nicole Martin — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:06:13 -0000

However, if you have a more uncommon name and there just happens to be a felon with the same name... You might be out of luck on that one!

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

Nicole Martin — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:04:44 -0000

However, if you have a more uncommon name and there just happens to be a felon with the same name... You might be out of luck on that one!

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

Wayne — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:11:48 -0000

So you're saying if people tell you what you want to hear you hire them.

All of this online bullshit is all you're going to get is people with too much time on their hands, and think too much of them selfs.

As well as the fact if I could knew some many people I could get recommendation on linken etc. I would never be unemployed/looking for work.

So thank for nothing.

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

Timothy West — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:26:47 -0000

@futurepresent thanks this is really helpfully its encouraging to see some of these things done already and helpfully to take on some..

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

Your Name* — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:30:16 -0000

This is spot on, in my opinion; especially the emphasis on appropriate, balanaced content.

If it's digital, it's permanent. That should not be a call to inaction, but measured action, which Boris advocates. I would add more but it would be superfluous.

Well said and well done. Thanks, Boris!

Tim
www.hireschool.com

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

Big Time Patriot — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:21:53 -0000

This article seems like a great way to locate good recruiters, the author is a recruiter and is familiar with the kind of broad social networking that makes a good recruiter and has blindly assumed that these skills are the essential skills for OTHER professions besides recruiting. A web developer who has the skills of a great recruiter may actual not be as good as a web developer who has the skills of a great web developer. But the author will have screened for only people who have the social skills of recruiters, so the true professional dedicated to a DIFFERENT profession besides recruiting will not be considered.

Seems like the same ideas as authors writing books about authors, movies about making movies and now, recruiting based on the skills needed by recruiters.

Don't count me a fan of this approach.

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

Allen Laudenslager — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:22:32 -0000

Using the methods outlined in this article biases the hiring process toward the salesman not the subject matter expert. The SMEs are far too busy getting the work done to invest the time in self-promotion.

If you are looking for sales skills, you get salesman if you are looking for task related skills, you get people who can do the work.

Check this article http://ezinearticles.com/?E...

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

sdfskj — Sat, 30 May 2009 07:03:29 -0000

What the fuck is this shit? This is absolutely retarded. Are you insane?

3. Posts pictures of friends and family but keeps them pg-13
4. Keeps it non-controversial – doesn’t take extreme positions on sex, drugs, religion, politics or other topics that could cause an employer to be wary of hiring

Lol go shoot urself pls. ROBOTS

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

HireCentrix/ KarenM — Tue, 26 May 2009 11:29:00 -0000

Hmm.. the question should be do You the Recruiter pass the test as well.. one issue of concern not addressed is that Recruiters must a) gain permission from the candidate before performing an investigative consumer report on an individual with regards to employment.. b) inform the candidate/applicant before making an adverse employment decision. Sad part is that many recruiters are not aware of this fact!

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act - TPRs' (Third party recruiters) Are accountable for
Making sure that they have Written permission before checking references, permission to disclose to the employer, and confirmation that if they want the information in Writing that we will disclose within the legal time frame. (5 days)

See, as soon as we start implementing "Any report that results from personal interviews (including telephone interviews) with neighbors, friends or associates of the applicant, or others with whom he or she is acquainted or who may have knowledge of the applicant, or obtain documentation which contains information as to character, general reputation, personal
characteristics, or mode of living is an investigative consumer report subject to the special procedures set forth in Section 606.

Since reference checking or Social Media searches involves asking questions or gaining information about character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living, the reports based on these interviews, or from the information are likely to constitute investigative consumer reports. " quoted from the FCRA

This is because we are "asking information about character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living which is used in whole or in part as a factor in establishing eligibility for employment purposes.

Here is a catch if the employer or Recruiter intends to take an adverse
employment action based on our Verification reports/consumer report we
must provide this information to the Candidate. We must allow them the
opportunity to dispute the information found, and if asked in writing

Last but not least - Several States - including California States that we must maintain the reports of the individual of that state for At least One year, and be able to provide that information to the Candidate should they request.

Re: Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

Rick — Tue, 26 May 2009 02:10:25 -0000

I'm not sure if I pass or not, but I am trying. In fact, if anyone would like to assist me with improving my website or with social networking, please check out my site and hit me up on my email. My site is http://www.freegovtjobs.com. Thanks.