third 34% of employers who scan social media profile said they have found content that has caused them not to hire the candidate
about half of those employers said they didn't offer a job candidate the position because of provocative or inappropriate photo and information posted on his or her profile
while 45% said they chose not to hire someone because of evidence of drinking and / or drug use on his or her social profiles
other reasons they decided not to offer the job
the candidate's profile displayed poor communication skills, he or she bad mouthed previous employers, made discriminatory comments related to race, gender, or religion, or lied about qualifications
haefner says on matter what information is found on a candidate, and regardless of where it's found, the process has to abide by fair and equal hiring practices
if you choose to share content publicly on social media, make sure it's working to your advantage
take down or secure anything that could potentially be viewed by an employer as unprofessional and share content that highlights your accomplishments and qualifications in a positive way
The information you provide online about your jop background and accomplishments should also be consistent, he says. "Don't assume an employer will only be checking you out on Linked. In they may also check Facebook, or even Twiter and google+. The story you tell on each site should be pretty much the same, although it's fine to adapt the material for the site.