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Do you background check candidates? Whether it be a reference check<\/strong> or a social media check<\/strong> – are they worth the time and effort?<\/strong> Reference checks used to be the norm, but companies are increasingly deciding to drop this time consuming procedure. Why? Are they not useful or are we simply getting lazier?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In 2010, a SHRM survey of 433 companies found that 76% would conduct reference checks. These days, however, it is often quicker and faster to do a Facebook and social media check on applicants, rather than call their references.<\/p>\n What\u2019s the point of reference checking, anyway?<\/p>\n The main reason for reference checking is to confirm the applicant\u2019s past job responsibilities and experience<\/strong>, as well as a look into their strengths and weaknesses<\/strong>. Not only used to make sure a candidate hasn\u2019t lied on their CV or in their interview, if done correctly, reference checking can check for cultural fit<\/a>.<\/p>\n How much do reference checks affect the final outcome of a hire?<\/p>\n In an OfficeTeam<\/a> survey of more than 1000 senior managers, it was found that on average, 21% candidates are removed after reference checks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Some things to consider\u2026<\/p>\n What should you ask?<\/p>\n What about social media checks?<\/p>\n The results of a 2014 Jobvite survey of 1855 HR\/recruiting professionals found:<\/p>\n So it\u2019s really quite common to use social media to vet your candidates, but remember:<\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget: you can improve your quality of hire by combining selection procedures<\/a>, as well as making sure your interviews have a clear structure<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Do you background check candidates? Whether it be a reference check or a social media check – are they worth the time and effort? Reference checks used to be the norm, but companies are increasingly deciding to drop this time consuming procedure. Why? Are they not useful or are we simply getting lazier?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":7240,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[30],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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