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Social Media^[1] Hiring is a modern practice used by employers for talent acquisition and recruitment. It involves the use of social media platforms such as Facebook^[2], LinkedIn^[3], and Twitter^[4] to assess potential candidates’ suitability for a role. The process not only provides insights into a candidate’s personality, professional network, and cultural fit within the organization but also allows for a more comprehensive view of their qualifications. However, this practice also raises ethical and privacy^[5] concerns, leading to various legislation and regulations. These laws protect employees from potential discrimination and privacy violations, such as being required to share social media login information or being disciplined based on social media activity. Additionally, tools like Employee Screening Questionnaires and Social Media Background Checks are used in this process to streamline candidate evaluation and ensure profile authenticity.

Terms definitions

1. ↑ Social media ( Social Media ) Social media is a broad term encompassing a variety of digital tools and platforms that facilitate the sharing of information and the creation of virtual communities. Emerging from early systems like PLATO and ARPANET, it has evolved into modern platforms like Facebook and Twitter. These platforms offer unique features that differentiate them from traditional media, including the ability for users to generate content and engage in dialogic communication. They cater to over 100 million users globally and offer different forms of services, such as messaging apps and collaborative content creation platforms. The use of social media has far-reaching impacts on individuals, society, and businesses, influencing everything from marketing practices to political processes. However, it's also associated with ethical concerns, such as the spread of misinformation and potential addiction.

2. ↑ Facebook ( Facebook ) Facebook, now known as Meta Platforms, is a major Internet company that started as a social networking platform. Founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004, Facebook expanded rapidly from Harvard to other universities and later to the general public, becoming a global phenomenon. It is known for its user-friendly interface and various features such as Groups, the Developer Platform, and Facebook Dating. Despite facing criticism for issues like privacy breaches and the spread of fake news, Facebook has remained a dominant player in the online world. It has made significant strides in the field of technology, including the development of its unique data storage system, the use of PHP for its platform, and the launch of the Hack programming language. In recent years, the company has shifted its focus to the metaverse, a virtual reality space where users can interact with a computer-generated environment.

Social media use in hiring (Wikipedia)

Social media use in hiring refers to the examination by employers of job applicants' social media profiles as part of the hiring assessment. The vast majority of Fortune 500 companies use social media as a tool to screen prospective employees and as a tool for talent acquisition.

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