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anna
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Wayne Archibald
Cybersecurity Associate Director here to share knowledge!
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Silver Spring, Maryland
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Wayne’s Answer
Hi Anna,
I probably need more details.
However, I would avoid certain postings on social media as they can affect college and job applications.
Social media accounts don't typically show up on background checks. Most background checks focus on information such as employment history, credit information and legal problems. However, there may be some cases social accounts show up on a social media background check.
There are companies that run social media-based background checks, but that is a separate paid service.
While they might not be searching for anything negative, more than half of the employers who were surveyed (57%) said they found something during their social screenings that led them to not hire someone.
According to the survey, these are the leading types of posts and behavior that left employers with a bad impression:
Job candidate posted provocative or inappropriate photographs, videos or information: 40%
Job candidate posted information about them drinking or using drugs: 36%
Job candidate had discriminatory comments related to race, gender, religion, etc.: 31%
Job candidate was linked to criminal behavior: 30%
Job candidate lied about their qualifications: 27%
Job candidate had poor communication skills: 27%
Job candidate bad-mouthed their previous company or employees: 25%
Job candidate's screen name was unprofessional: 22%
Job candidate shared confidential information from previous employers: 20%
Job candidate lied about an absence: 16%
Job candidate posted too frequently: 12%
Always be positive and it will always pay off.
Good luck!
I probably need more details.
However, I would avoid certain postings on social media as they can affect college and job applications.
Social media accounts don't typically show up on background checks. Most background checks focus on information such as employment history, credit information and legal problems. However, there may be some cases social accounts show up on a social media background check.
There are companies that run social media-based background checks, but that is a separate paid service.
While they might not be searching for anything negative, more than half of the employers who were surveyed (57%) said they found something during their social screenings that led them to not hire someone.
According to the survey, these are the leading types of posts and behavior that left employers with a bad impression:
Job candidate posted provocative or inappropriate photographs, videos or information: 40%
Job candidate posted information about them drinking or using drugs: 36%
Job candidate had discriminatory comments related to race, gender, religion, etc.: 31%
Job candidate was linked to criminal behavior: 30%
Job candidate lied about their qualifications: 27%
Job candidate had poor communication skills: 27%
Job candidate bad-mouthed their previous company or employees: 25%
Job candidate's screen name was unprofessional: 22%
Job candidate shared confidential information from previous employers: 20%
Job candidate lied about an absence: 16%
Job candidate posted too frequently: 12%
Always be positive and it will always pay off.
Good luck!
thanks this will help me
Jennifer De Anda Plascencia
Full-time student
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Los Angeles, California
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Jennifer’s Answer
Hi Anna,
Would you mind expanding on what you mean by "could this effect the career?" Thank you!
Would you mind expanding on what you mean by "could this effect the career?" Thank you!
Caryn Ross-Merkley
Managing Client Partner
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New York, New York
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Caryn’s Answer
Hi Anna,
It was not clear from the original question that I could see if you were asking how social media could affect your career. If that was the question pls confirm and I would be happy to provide you examples on what is appropriate to post etc?
It was not clear from the original question that I could see if you were asking how social media could affect your career. If that was the question pls confirm and I would be happy to provide you examples on what is appropriate to post etc?