40% of tech firms view potential staff on web

ALMOST 40% of technology firms are “checking out” potential employees on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, an international survey by Eurocom Worldwide has found.

The report, carried out in association with Irish agency Simpson Financial & Technology PR, will further galvanise the debate over privacy settings on personal pages, and if they are rigorous enough to keep out unwanted eyes.

Ronnie Simpson of Simpson FT PR warned that while social media is a great way to network and build career opportunities, it is becoming more difficult to differentiate between a professional and personal persona on the web.