Question

What are the disadvantages of using social media to evaluate candidates for a job opening? Check all that apply.

Some candidates may have little or no social media presence.
It is harder to uncover positive qualities than negative qualities.
It is often difficult to locate candidates’ social media accounts.
Social media profiles may not paint a complete picture of people.
Social media profiles cannot accurately predict future job performance.
Websites only show what a candidate is like personally, not professionally.

Answer 1

Selected disadvantages:
- Some candidates may have little or no social media presence.
- It is harder to uncover positive qualities than negative qualities.
- It is often difficult to locate candidates’ social media accounts.
- Social media profiles may not paint a complete picture of people.
- Social media profiles cannot accurately predict future job performance.

Not a disadvantage (incorrect statement):
- Websites only show what a candidate is like personally, not professionally. (Social media can show both personal and professional information — e.g., LinkedIn is explicitly professional.)