4 Things Recruiters Are Looking For When They Search You Online

1. You Know Your Stuff

If you've been bragging that you're an expert in whatever it is that you do, you better back it up. What proof do you have that what you're claiming is true?

You know recruiters, employers, and clients are going to be looking for you online, so have something to show them.Brand yourself as an expert in your field by starting a blog or creating an online portfolio of your work.

2. You're Not Bad-Mouthing Your Former Employer

If you're trashing your old boss, colleagues, or company all over the Internet, you need to sit down because (surprise) recruiters are not impressed. In fact, they're thinking something like this: "If we hire them and, for some reason, they don't work out, what if they bash us all over the web? That's not a good look for our brand…"

So, please don't broadcast your woes all over the internet.

3. You Have A Personality

Now more than ever, companies are hiring people based on their "fit" instead of just their work experience. Employers are realizing that hiring the wrong person can completely throw off a team dynamic and cause workplace issues that can affect the business.

So, finding people who share the same values, passions, and goals is becoming more and more important.

4. You're Not Posting About Inappropriate Stuff

This is a huge red flag for employers and recruiters. According to a recent study, employers have little tolerance for bigoted comments and mentions of illegal drugs. Stay clean, my friends.

The good news? They don't care so much about your beer pong photos anymore—as long as drinking isn't the only thing you post about. So yay for that!

These are just a few things recruiters are looking for when they search for you online.

Of course, each recruiter has different things they want in a job candidate, so make sure you do your homework. That way, you can prove that you're a great candidate to bring in for a job interview.

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This article was originally published at an earlier date.