Date of Award
Spring 5-2013
Degree Type
Honors College Thesis
Department
Management and International Business
First Advisor
Bret Becton
Advisor Department
Management and International Business
Abstract
Social media networking sites are an exceptionally popular resource of self-expression in modern society. They allow friends, families and lovers across the globe to connect and stay in touch with one another. It has become increasingly common for hiring employers to utilize these sites as job-screening platforms. This research will explore how sales employers specifically examine job candidates’ Facebook profiles. Furthermore it will examine whether or not they are discriminating against these applicants based on their Facebook content.
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Recommended Citation
Lockhart, Jocelyn M., "Facebook as a Job Screening Tool: Are Sales Employers Discriminating Against Job Applicants Based on their Facebook Profiles?" (2013). Honors Theses. 146.
https://aquila.usm.edu/honors_theses/146