Corporate Companies Examine Candidates' Social Media Accounts in Job Applications
Development and Career Consultant Dr. Özlen Çetin Ege stated that corporate companies take candidates' social media posts into account during recruitment processes.
Shedding light on the debates over whether social media accounts are examined in job applications, Development and Career Consultant Dr. Özlen Çetin Ege stated that companies utilize candidates' social media profiles to select the right personnel.
Social Media Review Beyond Interviews
It was stated that corporate companies do not find a limited number of interviews sufficient when determining new personnel, and therefore benefit from social media accounts in order to select the right person.
Details Providing Insights for Human Resources
It was conveyed that various details such as candidates' interests on social media, their tone, communication skills, education received, certificates, and conferences attended provide important insights to the Human Resources department.
Social Media Reflecting Character and Inner World
It was emphasized that social media should reflect a candidate's character, skills, and the vibrancy of their inner world, and that these mediums are evaluated from a professional perspective.
Types of Posts Affecting the Decision Process
It was stated that posts showing visited countries, professional approaches, seminars, training programs, an orderly private life, and participation in social responsibility projects directly affect the recruitment decision-making processes.