Infographic: Using Social Media to Screen Candidates

Social media screening can be a valuable tool for recruiters, hiring managers, and employers, alike, as it provides a unique insight into a candidate’s personality that might not be gleaned during the interview process.
While the decision whether to use social media to screen a potential employee is weighed differently by every organization, there are several key factors to keep in mind while determining the right path.
This infographic checklist provides the pros and cons, as well as considerations to keep in mind throughout the search for the perfect candidate.


Social Media Screening was created by Grant Cooper
Joining Grant Cooper as Director of Communications in 2018, Karen Butterfield has helped expand the firm’s presence and maintain its reputation as a trusted healthcare executive search firm. Previously, Butterfield spent nearly a decade as a reporter and editor for The Missourian, an award-winning community newspaper and publishing company, where she earned more than a dozen state and national awards.