What Social Media Can (Really) Tell You About Job Applicants

It's no secret that employers research job candidates' social media profiles to help them make hiring decisions. Most employers, however, may have been inaccurately evaluating applicants' online personas all along: New research has found that employers who quickly dismiss applicants based on unpleasant status updates and incriminating photos from a trip to Vegas may actually be missing out on great talent.

The study, "Big Five Personality Traits Reflected in Job Applicants' Social Media Postings," identified links between job applicants' online behaviors and characteristics that might impact their work performance. Read more...