Choose the best example of using social media as your "casual resume"

Posting pictures of yourself with family/friends

Social media background checks include accounts from when you were young

Probably not, they would be difficult to find

Will employers tell a candidate that they will check their social media?

Sometimes, but not all the time

Why does this happen?

People feel comfortable posting personal info on social media

Is a private account really private?

No, but certain posts might still show up in a google search

Lastly . . . what is the best way to keep yourself "hireable" in the digital media age?

Keep things private; only post things you wouldn't mind an employer seeing

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Digital & Social Media Literacy

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Articles used: -An Employee’s Guide to Social Media Background Checks -Beware: Potential Employers are Watching You

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Answers

1
Can your social media accounts affect your "hireability"?
No
Yes, but only public accounts
Yes, but only Facebook or Linkedin
Yes
2
What is a "red flag" to potential employers?
discrimination or bullying
excessive drinking/drug use
discrepancies
all of the above
3
Choose the best example of using social media as your "casual resume"
Posting pictures and comments about your current job
Posting throwback pictures of yourself partying at school
Posting pictures of yourself with friends at a sports bar
Posting pictures of yourself with family/friends
4
What percentage of accounts viewed caused an employee NOT to hire somebody?
24%
37%
42%
50% +
5
If you have recently deleted an account, it takes 5-10 business days to clear.
False
True
6
A private social media site cannot affect your hireability.
True
False
7
Social media background checks include accounts from when you were young
Probably not, they would be difficult to find
Yes, nothing is ever gone from the internet
Yes, they will be doing a deep-dive
No, they don't care about what you did when you were younger
8
It is best to delete your profiles before applying to a job
False
True
9
Social media can be used to your professional advantage
False
True
10
Will employers tell a candidate that they will check their social media?
No, they like to catch you off guard
No, they usually do it secretly
Sometimes, but not all the time
Yes, they are legally obligated to tell you if they are checking it
11
Why does this happen?
Employers can get into your private accounts
People feel comfortable posting personal info on social media
Social media saves and shares your info with employers
Employers won't tell people that they will check social media
12
Is a private account really private?
Yes, completely
Yes, they can only see your profile picture
No, they can hack in if they want to
No, but certain posts might still show up in a google search
13
What sites will they check?
Linkedin
Facebook, Instagram
Tik Tok, X, Youtube
All of the above
14
Lastly . . . what is the best way to keep yourself "hireable" in the digital media age?
Keep all accounts un-private so it doesn't look like you're hiding anything
Keep things private; only post things you wouldn't mind an employer seeing
Delete all of your accounts and live off the grid
Keep accounts private
15
Almost half of employers would not call a candidate for an interview if they have no online visibility.
True
False

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