Identify three random individuals on LinkedIn with additional social media presence - see rules of engagement below. LIST EACH PERSON'S LINKEDIN PROFILE ADDRESS SO OTHERS CAN VIEW THEIR PROFILE. Using the CareerBuilder Study findings as a framework (CareerBuilder rejection findings - see the bottom of this prompt for a reminder), review the information provided on LinkedIn and on other social media. Determine whether each of the three individuals would be rejected from Boeing's application process. Explain why in each case, including a mention of the site where you found particular details. Your purpose is to establish a traceable explanation of your review and conclusions that might go into a company HR file.

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT for the above:

These individuals cannot be current or former students and cannot be under the age of 18.

Their LinkedIn profile must state at least one "professional" role, generally defined as a position that likely requires a college degree

You do not have to justify educational or experience "fit" with your chosen company. For example, if you choose an accounting firm, you do not need to find three people with accounting degrees / CPA.

JUST IN CASE: If you find things that are particularly heinous or offensive with a particular individual, please start over and eliminate them from your report. You may also consider reporting certain findings, such as threats of violence, to law enforcement. It happens.

The CareerBuilder study findings indicate that 54% of candidates are rejected as job applicants through social media research by the hiring company. Findings include:

Candidate posted provocative or inappropriate photographs, videos or information: 39 percent

Candidate posted information about them drinking or using drugs: 38 percent Candidate had discriminatory comments related to race, gender or religion: 32 percent

Candidate bad-mouthed their previous company or fellow employee: 30 percent Candidate lied about qualifications: 27 percent

Candidate had poor communication skills: 27 percent Candidate was linked to criminal behavior: 26 percent

Candidate shared confidential information from previous employers: 23 percent Candidate's screen name was unprofessional: 22 percent Candidate lied about an absence: 17 percent

Candidate posted too frequently: 17 percent