It's no longer the first 20 seconds of an interview that count: it's the first 20 clicks. Recruiters are now hitting social networking sites to vet and check candidates before they even meet them.

Resourcing candidates through Facebook and Twitter is becoming increasingly popular for recruiters across all industries. However this can be dangerous if businesses don't know what to look for. With social media providing a popular, low-cost option for recruiters, organisations must be sure they are using best practice when scrutinising candidates...

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