The Advancement of Technology and the Growth of the Internet

The Advancement of Technology and the Growth of the Internet
The advancement of technology and the growth of the internet have brought new ways of searching for qualified candidates to do a job and recruiting them. More than 70% of today’s employers use social media to screen candidates (CareerBuilder, 2017). Therefore, job seekers should be mindful of what they post on their social media platforms.
One of the advantages of using social media as a research tool is that it helps screen the candidates by reviewing their skills, personal qualities, and previous experience. It enables employers to select individuals whose core values, goals, and culture align with those of the company. Social media research is also cost-effective compared to traditional methods. The employer only needs to know the candidate’s profile name to search.
However, this tool has accuracy issues. Most social media users have profiles with untrue background information and professional qua...