Social Media in Employee Selection and Recruitment

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This resource provides fresh research on the use of social media platforms—such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn—in personnel recruitment and selection. It offers a balanced view of how these platforms are utilized, discussing relevant theoretical constructs and practical considerations regarding their appropriateness and validity. Contributors clarify the complexities of the digital landscape with recommendations, best practices, and insights into legal and ethical issues, as well as potential pitfalls. The book also addresses emerging trends and developments in the field. Key topics include the role of social media in personnel selection, game-thinking strategies for recruitment, the impact of big data on employment decisions, and the use of social media by BRIC nations in selection processes. It highlights legal concerns related to social media data, biases that may arise during talent acquisition, and issues of misrepresentation among candidates. This resource serves as an essential reference for academics in industrial/organizational psychology and human resources, as well as a practical guide for practitioners looking to incorporate social media into their human resource planning and selection systems.