Social Media History Becomes a New Job Hurdle

[Xue Sheng]

Social Media History Becomes a New Job Hurdle

Companies have long used criminal background checks, credit reports and even searches on Google and LinkedIn to probe the previous lives of prospective employees. Now, some companies are requiring job candidates to also pass a social media background check.

 

[bluekey88]

It's not at all surprising. The days of the interent being anonymous are long over. Once again (or as has always been) we should think before we hit that "post" button.

 

[granfire]

It's been know to play into the work environment for some time now.