Social Media Since almost everyone participates in online social networks like Facebook, employers often use this as a tool to check out a prospective employee. The content posted on social networks can be a decisive factor in the hiring process. Employers may not hire candidates based on their online information. Frequently, candidates are eliminated for posting information about drug or alcohol use, inappropriate photographs, negative comments about their employers, or for using poor grammar or spelling. So what can you do about it? First, you can Google your own name periodically to see what comes up in the search results. Secondly, be sure to eliminate all the "digital dirt" before you begin a job search. This might mean deleting pictures and posts that do not present yourself as an excellent job candidate. Finally, consider using a separate social network account or network for professional contacts such as LinkedIn. If you are actively job seeking or plan to, you should know how to put your best foot forward to use social media networks for your benefit. Many videos can be found in the Career Services Videos and Webinars to help you build a professional demeanor. Question: How can the content posted on social networks affect the hiring process? Group of answer choices It is illegal for employers to use your social media in the hiring process Don't have any social media and you have nothing to worry about If you have your settings as private, they can't see anything It can be a decisive factor in the hiring process