There’s no good answer to that question!

You may be surprised at the size of your digital footprint, but maybe it’s something you’ve never thought about.

Digital Footprints Don't Lie, People Do

Potential employers are using this information when trying to fill positions no matter how unimportant they may seem. You have the exact same qualifications as another applicant but those pictures from last St. Patrick’s Day have come back to haunt you…again! The other applicant has put their rowdy days behind them, and cleaned up their facebook profile to boot.

All the information you could want about potential employees is available to you, if you just know where to look. Not convinced? Type your name into Spokeo.com, scary huh. For a small price anyone can find out all there is to know about you and your family.

‘Cleaning up’ your online social history doesn’t always fix your problems (remember the internet is written in ink, not pencil), but it’s a good start. Obvious ‘Red flags’

• Lying on resume: school & job history
• Inappropriate pictures
• References to drugs or alcohol abuse
• Offensive language
• Badmouthing of previous employers

Many of our clients have had us research potential and current employees online. Why not use all the information available to you? Hiring the right person can be the best investment for your business, while hiring the wrong one costs you across the board – training, wages, and possibly unemployment. Contact us for more information on how we can help you research your job candidates!