Social Network in Hiring Process

Table of Contents

Introduction
Social networks as a tool for recruitment
Conclusion
Works Cited

Introduction

There are rules of behavior in society and at work, but they are practically absent in social networks. Although they have been a public space for a long time and they can tell the main thing about a person: what they are interested in, who they are friends with, and what they think and talk about. Social networks have become a tool used by employers and headhunters when hiring. Although some people are against checking social networks, they will still be helpful when hiring, as managers will be able to learn many candidate characteristics from them.

Social networks are an essential criterion when deciding to accept a candidate for a position. According to the applicants profile, the human resource manager can make a psychological portrait of them and understand how close they are to the companys corporate culture (Melão and Reis 44). For successful work, employees willingness to share the organizations values is as necessary as their professional qualities. The level of culture, motivation, and perception of the world is also reflected in social networks and helps managers decide between hiring an employee (Oncioiu et al. 7). After viewing the profile, one can verify the truthfulness of what the applicant said at the interview. When applying for a job, people tell precisely what they want to hear from them. Such a check takes a few minutes but significantly saves financial resources.

When I applied for a job, the recruitment manager asked me to tell her my social media data. Besides me, many other good candidates provided their data as well. The final decision was based directly on what they saw on social media. On my accounts, managers noticed that I could work well in a team, lead a healthy lifestyle, love reading, and attend educational seminars. Some candidates were rejected because their accounts were full of photos from bars, and nightclubs, with cigarettes and alcohol. Managers have chosen to work with those who, in their opinion, can be helpful to the company and not vice versa to put their reputation at risk.

Conclusion

In conclusion, social networks have become firmly embedded in peoples lives, and in modern times they are used not only to demonstrate photographs and videos. They have become a tool for hiring; that is, they are actively used by hiring managers to study the candidate in detail. Through social networks, it is possible to identify what a person is doing, what they are interested in, and who their friends are. Employers set the task to find not just experienced specialists but to assemble a team of like-minded people aimed at a typical result.