CANDIDATE-SCREENING, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND THE LAW: SOCIAL MEDIA CONSIDERATIONS

Abstract

Traditional hiring practices, specifically vetting the potential candidate’s qualifications, have taken an IS turn in the digital age. From posting position announcements, accepting applications, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews to screening job candidates, the computer has become an integral aspect of the process. But the use of social media, specifically Facebook ™ , to screen candidates, has triggered legal concerns for business users as well as obligations on IT to monitor appropriate usage. IT departments, Human Resources and Legal Counsel will increasingly need to work together to develop the organization’s social media policies. Recommended steps for social media policy development are included.