The expert spoke about the impact of social media on employment

Employers are increasingly paying attention to candidates' social media profiles when making a job decision. Inappropriate comments, demonstration of bad habits, or aggression on the Internet can lead to refusal to work. Irina Pak, HR Director of the NC Logistic logistics operator, told about this on January 30.

According to the expert, Russian legislation protects personal data and restricts the collection of information unrelated to professional requirements. However, a formal request to provide links to social networks is not prohibited if its use complies with norms and ethical standards. Recruiters may notice a candidate's inappropriate behavior on social media, which will negatively affect his career prospects, Park stressed.

According to her, if an applicant posts photos in unacceptable situations or expresses aggression, this inevitably affects the employer's opinion. Special attention should be paid to the content that may cause a negative reaction from the employer. For example, demonstrating alcoholism or other bad habits may affect the perception of a candidate's professionalism.

"A refusal may be legitimate if it is related to non—compliance with the company's corporate culture or violation of general standards of employee behavior," the director said. "Газете.Ru ".

In order to avoid the negative impact of social media on a career, the expert recommends monitoring the published content.

"Privacy settings play a key role here: restricting access to personal information and photos allows you to broadcast only professional materials to the outside circle," the expert added.

It is also useful to create separate profiles for business contacts, where information about skills and experience is posted. It is important to avoid harsh comments about previous employers and ensure that there is no provocative content.

Park added that regular auditing of posts and comments will help maintain a positive online image. Well-designed accounts will not only protect against rejection, but can also be an additional advantage when applying for employment, she concluded.

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