Employers and policy. Discuss argument for and against a policy to do a social media search on job applicants.

Employers and Policy
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All organizations strive to recruit individuals who are not only skilled and qualified but are responsible and will contribute positively in the achievement of stipulated goals and objectives. Conventionally, companies have been using face to face interviews to gauge job applicants and to find the best candidate to fill a particular role. Over the years, some companies have gone a notch higher and are conducting social media searches to learn more about job applicants. In their defense, these companies cite that going through an applicant’s social media page allows them to get a clear picture on their ideals and principles. The essay seeks to examine the pros and cons that a private elementary school, the federal government, and a large software company will derive from instituting a policy to conduct social media search on job applicants.
Pros and Cons of The Federal Government conducting Social Media Searches on Job Applicants
The federal government is mandated and obligated to ensure the safety of all citizens. There are several departments within the federal government and some are very sensitive. As such, the federal government will derive several benefits from conducting social media searches of their job applicants. Firstly, through checking social media interactions, the federal government will be able to determine if an individual is law abiding and whether they have been involved in any criminal activities. Secondly, the federal government will also see the stands and positions the applicants hold regarding certain societal issues (Jeske & Shultz, 2015). For instance, their beliefs on gun control policies. Thirdly, from the social media search, the federal government will be able to determine whether a job applicant is discrete and can safeguard confidential information and data. Some of the government positions require employees not to disclose any aspects about their roles even to family members. Individuals who are continuously updating their social media pages on the goings on in their lives can be considered unfit for the government positions. However, through conducting social media searches of the...