Online reputation warning given to sales recruitment hopefuls

Those looking for sales recruitment success have been told that they need to keep a close eye on how their online profile reflects their image.

Recruiter.co.uk reported that new research from Microsoft showed that almost half of human resource managers have chosen not to hire a candidate as a result of a negative online profile.

The data showed that 41 per cent have rejected a candidate, while 64 per cent believe that it is appropriate to consider personal online reputational information while going through the recruitment process.

Microsoft also said that, despite the serious implications of having a negative looking social media profile, only 37 per cent believe that it is their responsibility to look after this.

British sales recruitment hopefuls are more likely to have their online profile checked by human resource departments, ahead of those in Germany and France.

Last week, The Star reported that a South Yorkshire fireman was sacked over alleged abusive comments that he made on a social networking site.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

Filed: 29-01-2010