Background verification through Myspace/ networking sites?

Hi Guys,

I recently came across this news on TV channel that now most of the MNC's, corporates have started Candidate verification OR background verification from sites like myspace, orkut n othere related webs.

Most of the companies have outsourced this 'noble cause' to agencies who are expert in finding out the candidates on this sites and doing the background check as well as "character check".

Can somebody comment on this? Is it really happening with your company?

Cheers!
Jashan

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Permalink Reply by harpoo on July 30, 2007 at 7:10pm

Here's a story about one employer that is banning its use in recruitment

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Permalink Reply by Jashan Joshi on July 30, 2007 at 11:26pm

Thanks Rosie

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Permalink Reply by Jashan Joshi on July 30, 2007 at 11:26pm

Thaks Harpoo

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Permalink Reply by Greg Rollett on August 2, 2007 at 9:58am

hey jashan,

this is a topic that I have been blogging about for a few weeks now over at http://orlandojobspot.blogspot.com. there has even been a poll on http://www.ere.net where recruiters can say if they use this practice. its growing to be kinda scary but if you know employers are looking at these things it is our responsibility as job seekers to clean up our pages. have a good one!