The Usage of Social Media Networks as a Tool by Employers to Screen Job Candidates

Table 9: Reasons for hiring candidates based on SNS profiles

Reasons for Hiring	Frequency	Percent
Gave a positive impression of their personality and organizational fit.	18	41.9
Profile supported their professional qualifications.	5	11.6
Profile showed candidate was creative.	2	4.7
Showed solid communications skills.	2	4.7
Profile showed candidate was well-rounded.	3	7.0
Candidate had good references posted by others.	1	2.3
Candidates received awards and accolades.	1	2.3
Never hired a candidate because of information on a social networking site.	11	25.6
Total	43	100.0

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