# Facebook Employment Stats The 'Job Screening with Social Networking' Infographic Stuns All By Marriska Fernandes | Published 2011-10-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/job-screening-with-social-networking References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2011/10/23/how-recruiters-use-social-networks-to-screen-candidates-infographic/) & [reppler](http://www.reppler.com) For all of those who thought social media was simply fun and frivolous, the 'Job Screening with Social Networking' infographic is about to shock you. The statistics are eye-opening as the survey reveals that 91% (yep, you read that right) of employers use [social networking sites to screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summarizefast) their prospective employees. 69% even rejected a candidate because of what they saw on a [social media site](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/previewmyprofile), with 11% of those rejections due to inappropriate photos and comments. Let this be a lesson that you must be aware of what you post on social networking sites; gone are the days of friendly, intimate online interactions, ushering in an age of calculated social networking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Credit Crunch](https://www.trendhunter.com/creditcrunch) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Social Media Screening:** Employers are increasingly using social media to screen job applicants, opening up opportunities for businesses that offer social media screening services. - **Online Reputation Management:** The need for individuals to maintain a positive online presence is growing, presenting opportunities for businesses that offer online reputation management services. - **Privacy and Security:** The use of social media in employment screening is raising concerns about privacy and security, creating opportunities for businesses that offer secure social media usage and privacy protection services. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Human Resources:** The use of social media in employment screening is revolutionizing the HR industry, prompting new innovations for candidate evaluation. - **Social Media Management:** Businesses offering social media management services can expand their offerings to include social media screening, enhancing their value proposition for clients. - **Technology and Cybersecurity:** The intersection of social media and employment screening highlights the need for businesses that specialize in cybersecurity and protecting online privacy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video-Based Hiring Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-hiring-platform.md) - [Social Profile Critiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkedin-roaster.md) - [Elevated Social Media Visuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socialscreenshots.md) - [Pre-Interview Screening Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiretoolio.md) - [Workspace Analytics Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkedin-analytics.md) - [Networking Platform In-App Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inapp-games.md) - [Professional Networking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peerlist.md) - [Professional Social Media Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkedin-games.md) - [Social Workplace Branding Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soshial.md)