Marketing Rep Company Routinely Checks Job Applicants' Social Media Posts

question 11

Multiple Choice

Marketing Rep Company routinely checks job applicants' social media posts when deciding whom to hire. According to the results of at least one study, online disclosures of personal traits

• A)results in widespread hiring discrimination.
• B)may lead to job offers for which the applicants are not qualified.
• C)has no meaningful effect on hiring decisions by any employer.
• D)can significantly influence the hiring decisions of some employers.

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