By Samantha Anderson
sanderson@krdo.com
COLORADO SPRINGS - There's a growing tend in the number of employers going above and beyond the resume to check on potential candidates.
More and more employers are using social networking sites, such as Myspace and Facebook, during the hiring process.
Management recruiter, Ken Cantin, uses these sites as tools to get know his recruits. "It's a lot easier for an employer when they can see what someone looks like."
Job Analyst, Steve Fehl, said employers "want to see if you are the kind of person who's going to fit into our culture, our environment, and are you going to be able to interact?"
But what happens when there's just a little too much information on your web site?
In Cantin's recruiting, he's seen pictures of job seekers doing drugs, drinking and posing nude. "Depending on what it is, I tell them they need to take this stuff off or I'm sorry I don't think I'll be able to work with you."
Now don't delete your profile just yet, social networking sites, like Myspace, can be beneficial. Experts recommend having two separate sites. "I really encourage job seekers not to mix personal and business," said Fehl. He recommends keeping your personal page private and having a business page for your resume and work references.
Other turn-offs for employers on social networking web sites include:
- Extremist/Intolerant Views
- Criminal Activity
- Excess vie Alcohol Consumption
- Nude Photos
- Foul Language
