4 Social Media Mistakes That Disqualify Candidates

Today’s hiring managers want to see the whole picture, which includes your web presence. Given that over 80% of Americans use social media, there’s a good possibility you’re a social media user. Whether you publish on a daily basis, once a week, or only occasionally, social media can influence not just your public image but also whether or not you obtain the job.

But which of your posts will keep you in contention? What are the probable red flags? Hiring managers give us instances of what not to post on social media if you’re looking for a job. Take a look at what they had to say in the video below.

Using shady photographs

We don’t normally look at a candidate’s social media sites because of HR policies. However, if we did, I would examine their images and how they present themselves, as well as their language.

You’re private

It’s not a good sign if recruiting managers can’t find you online. It appears that you have something to conceal or nothing to display, which will both send your resume to the bottom of the pile.

They’d be more interested in the background of an IT expert with no social media presence than someone who has a well-managed LinkedIn and Twitter presence but likes to keep their personal social media accounts, such as Facebook, private.

Evidence of bad behavior is being posted on the internet

We don’t always check each candidate’s social media accounts. If a candidate appears to be underqualified, we check for factors like whether they’ve been involved in the community and gained relevant skillsets. In the first case, we looked at a candidate’s Facebook page and discovered that he was a big music fan, but some of his photos were odd. He would post a lot of horrible things, swear a lot, brag about his drug use, and other pretty negative issues, therefore he was obviously declared unsuited for this work setting.

You’re inactive

Simply joining up will not suffice. Being active demonstrates that they understand how to interact with a crowd. You may use social  to demonstrate your capacity to network, engage others, and curate material.

Conclusion

Keep this advice in mind the next time you post on; it could affect your job application. This is your time to demonstrate to employers that you’re more than just a one-dimensional resume. It all comes down to the quality of your posts and the size of your social network.