The European Journal of Social & Behavioural Sciences
Online ISSN: 2301-2218
European Publisher
The Usage of Social Media Networks as a Tool by Employers to Screen Job Candidates
Table 8: Common reasons which cause employers to reject particular candidates
| Reasons | Yes | % | No | % | Rank |
| Posted inappropriate photos | 28 | 65.1 | 15 | 34.9 | 6 |
| Posted inappropriate comments | 28 | 65.1 | 15 | 34.9 | 6 |
| Posted content about them drinking | 33 | 76.7 | 10 | 23.3 | 5 |
| Posted content about them using drugs | 39 | 90.7 | 4 | 9.3 | 2 |
| Posted negative comments about a previous employer | 36 | 83.7 | 7 | 16.3 | 3 |
| Demonstrated poor communication skills | 28 | 65.1 | 15 | 34.9 | 6 |
| Made discriminatory comments | 28 | 65.1 | 15 | 34.9 | 6 |
| Lied about qualifications | 42 | 97.7 | 1 | 2.3 | 1 |
| Shared confidential information from a previous employer | 36 | 83.7 | 7 | 16.7 | 3 |