Infographic: How companies are using social media to hire and fire

In 2009, 45 percent of employers were using social media to screen applicants, according to a CareerBuilder survey. That number has likely increased since.

An interesting infographic in The Atlantic describes what employers find objectionable about a potential hire’s use of social media:

Content about using drugs or drinking alcohol.
Bad-mouthing previous employers or co-workers.
Evidence of poor communication skills.

Along with aspects employers liked to see:

Offers a good feel for the candidate’s personality.
Shows evidence of creativity.
Exhibited solid communication skills.
Discovered good references about the candidate from others.