Do Hiring Managers Look at Social Media?

90% of Employers Consider an Applicant's Social Media Activity During Hiring Process. If you want to hire top talents for your small business, you should look beyond the resumes of the potential candidates. According to a new survey, 90% of employers find social media important when they evaluate candidates.

Do employers check your social media?

The short answer is yes. It is completely legal for employers to check employees' social media profiles. Some states even allow employers to solicit social media usernames and passwords from their workers. In general, state and federal privacy laws dictate what employers can and cannot ask for.

How hiring managers use social media?

The survey found 62% of employers admitted they use social media sites to check on prospective employees. 98% will screen their LinkedIn profiles, 68% Facebook, and 26% Twitter. Most hiring managers will screen social media at the application stage, before inviting a candidate to interview.