In June [2023], ResumeBuilder.com surveyed 1,013 employees in roles where they make hiring decisions (referred to in this write-up as hiring managers) to find out how frequently they use social media to evaluate candidates, and whether or not they use social media as a tool to find answers to questions they can not legally ask.

Key findings:

• 74% of hiring managers say they use social media to screen candidates
• Of this group, 55% say they look at social media to ensure the candidate is a good culture fit
• 68% of hiring managers use social media to find answers to illegal interview questions
• 85% of those who screen using social media have passed on candidates due to information obtained

Read more:

7 in 10 hiring managers admit to spying on social media to get answers to illegal interview questions. (2023, June 12). Resume Builder. https://www.resumebuilder.com/7-in-10-hiring-managers-admit-to-spying-on-social-media-to-get-answers-to-illegal-interview-questions/