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Social Media in Recruiting
Elizabeth Schwartz
Director of Workforce Management
[email protected] 979.845.0357
employees.tamu.edu
02/05/2015
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Recruiting using social media
Screening/reviewing candidates
Topics to be Covered
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Increasingly common way to advertise
positions
Recruiters also use to search for potential
candidates
Recruiting Using Social Media
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77% of companies in 2013 used social
networking sites for recruiting, up from
34% in 20081
Most common site used is
1 Society for Human Resource Management survey 2008, 2013
Recruiting Using Social Media
(cont.)
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HR Facebook
Page: Job of
the Week
Some postings
are being
added to
Texas A&M Jobs on Social Media
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Not every job seeker uses social media –
diversify your approach
Always include link to PATH posting to
assure candidates view required
information such as EEO statement
Job seekers must still apply and meet
minimum requirements to be considered
an applicant
Points to Remember
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Screening/Reviewing Candidates
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Major Risk #1
Information Reliability: whether good or
bad, info might not be true or accurate
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Accidental Discovery of Protected Information:
Race National Origin
Religion Disability Sex Age 40+
color
Genetic Information
Color
Major Risk #2
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Points to Remember
Follow the recommended hiring process,
including reference checks and required
background and credentials checks
Unless the position requires use of
communicating through social media —
do not use internet searches of
applicants in your process
This is an evolving area of legal and
social concern. Stay tuned!
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1. Social media can be used positively
to promote employment at A&M.
2. Social media sources should not be
used as screening tools.
3. Be sure your hiring supervisors are
aware of the legal risks and
precautions.
Final Thoughts
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