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From party photos to political opinions: how social media can harm your career

AD24 September · 16:1559 min ago

A study by Indeed reveals that over a quarter of HR professionals consider social media posts during hiring, with some leading to rejections. Labor lawyer Céline de Vries explains that employers may only check profiles relevant to the job and must inform candidates beforehand. Content can also jeopardize current employment if it contradicts company policy, such as sharing anti-vaccine views in healthcare or inflammatory political statements in sensitive sectors.

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