Reviewing Social Media Sites in Order to Research Applicants Is

question 1

Multiple Choice

Reviewing social media sites in order to research applicants is a growing practice and:

• A) discussion with applicants will usually cancel any negative findings.
• B) 33 percent of businesses that do so have opted not to hire someone as a result of this review.
• C) it has been determined to be an illegal practice.
• D) applicants have begun to voluntarily disclose what negative content might be found.

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