You want to fill your company with the best, most qualified employees in your industry. To do this, you’ll want to write a very specific job description, post it on sites where top talent frequent, and conduct thorough interviews. However, with the advent of the Internet, employers have access to a large amount of information that can also help in their hiring decision. And this is available by Googling a candidate as part of the hiring process.
Googling is a common step for the majority of employers
Did you know recent research shows that 80 percent of employers Google candidates before hiring? So if this is something you’re considering, you are far from alone! This is a completely ethical, smart and easy way to find out if candidates are who they say they are.
How Googling a candidate can help you—and your workplace
As an employer, you want to maximize your time and efforts by getting the right staff in place. By finding out as much as possible about a candidate up front, you can protect your workforce productivity by helping ensure you hire a best-matched worker. You can also help maintain the positive energy within your staff by avoiding employee turnover, as well as the associated expense. Finally, if a candidate has a “speckled” past, you can even help protect the safety of your employees and integrity of your business.
What to look for in a Google search
You’ll essentially want to conduct an informal background check. You may wish to search for evidence of professional education, experience and accolades, but also any criminal history. Most job seekers know to police their social media profiles for inappropriate content, but this is the very thing you may want to look for. It can help you form a bigger picture of the candidate, and his or her personality, passion, motivation and work ethic.
Information that is off-limits
True, the Internet will supply you with plenty of information that may influence your hiring decision. But some information you may find is illegal on which to base a hiring decision. This includes an employee’s religion, race, sexual orientation, or whether or not she is pregnant.
Benefits of working with a staffing partner
To aid you in your search for qualified candidates, it always helps to work with a staffing agency. Recruiters will conduct all employee background checks on your behalf, and ensure you are matched with only the best-and most-qualified candidates.
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