Social media screening services
employers can trust.
Scanning the web for a candidate’s information can waste valuable time. It can take even longer to sift and sort through potentially concerning web content. Let us help you protect your brand and create a safe and welcoming work environment.
Get insights on your candidate's online presence.
Social media background checking for employment is a broad search of publicly available social media profiles. It helps surface potentially risky online content on potential hires and current employees. Social media screening may help detect potentially risky content and determine a person's character by verifying that they do not post defamatory, hostile, derogatory, or coarse content.
The social media content we monitor.
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Multiple social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, TikTok, Crunchbase, and other web content
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Posts
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Comments
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Likes
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Pictures
Hire candidates that support your core values.
Create a safe and welcoming workplace with candidates that align with your organization. Verified Credentials can help identify candidates that post potentially risky content online.
Features of our social media screening services include:
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Conduct a broad search of public social media, including Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, TikTok, and other web content.
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Scrub out social media in a centralized, uniform process driven by business rules.
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Objectively match profiles based on AI, which are reviewed by a human for accuracy.
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Easily detect narcotics, violence, hate speech, harassment, and intolerance.
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Respect candidate privacy by not prying into non-relevant and protected information.
Leverage technology to screen social media.
Using AI-based tools, our social media check collects data from the candidate's publicly available social media content. Our verification team then validates this information to determine its accuracy before presenting it in a clear and understandable format. Summaries are included with each report so you can find information quickly and easily.
Advantages of social media screening for employment.
Screening the social media accounts of candidates can help you make informed employment decisions:
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Making strategic hiring decisions: Checking social media content for potential hires allows you to understand their values and character and determine whether they fit your company well.
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Preserving work safety: A social media background check for employment helps you create a workforce of professionals who contribute to a safe workplacet.
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Safeguarding brand reputation: You can safeguard your brand's reputation by ensuring candidates don't post jeopardizing content.
46% of social media checks
are complete in <1 day.
Get more than Social Media Screening.
Discretionary checks
To preserve privacy and align with employment regulations, we use an objective approach to check only the information that identifies potential dangerous behavior. For instance, we leave out information about race, age, religion, disability, and gender.
User-friendly management dashboard
You'll have access to an easy-to-use dashboard where you can order background checks and view results. This platform is scalable as your organization changes.
A dedicated account manager
Because our priority is client satisfaction, you'll have one, dedicated account manager. Their goal is to understand and meet your needs while providing account-specific support.
Extensive industry experience
We have the skills and knowledge to provide solutions that address the common challenges recruiters face when looking for a screening provider.
Frequently asked questions on social media monitoring.
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What do other companies consider for social media?
Generally, it’s no different than how you conduct other background checks. Before getting started, some companies may consider:
- Giving candidates a heads up
- Defining what applies to the job
- Knowing adverse action may look different
Interested in getting started? Request our quick guide on social media screening ›
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What types of information will we see in the social media report?
Report contents can vary greatly based on the type of social media activity. Some reports may include links to found social media profiles related to the candidate or employee. If potentially concerning web content is found, we give you everything you need to know within your background check report. Results may include: source, date, type of action/post, content cited, and link.
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Can you use social media to screen applicants?
Yes, you can, as long as you use discretion and objectivity to preserve applicants' privacy.
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How long does it take to complete a social media background check?
Social media checks can take less than a day or slightly longer, depending on the scope of the search.
Social media screening helps you hire employees that match organizational values.
Protect your brand and reputation with a social media background check company you can trust. Our screening services can help boost organizational culture and employee well-being. Contact our team to get started.