Web 2.0 Caution! Using Social Networking Sites and Search Engines to Screen Applicants
Les Rosen, Attorney at Law and President of Employment Screening, to Present at THE RECRUITING CONFERENCE 2011 - GLOBAL RECRUITING SUMMIT, the Largest Global Gathering of Corporate Recruiting Leaders, in Chicago on November 1-3 2011

PETERBOROUGH, NH, April 24, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Les Rosen, Attorney at Law and President of Employment Screening, to Present at THE RECRUITING CONFERENCE 2011. THE RECRUITING CONFERENCE, a global summit designed to stimulate beneficial partnerships, discussions, and debate among sourcers, recruiters, HR professionals, will be held at the InterContinental Chicago O'Hare in Rosemont/Chicago from November 1-3, 2011.

http://www.TheRecruitingConference.com

Employers and recruiters have discovered a treasure trove of information on potential job applicants by using social networking sites, such as LinkedIn or Facebook, and search engines. However, the unrestricted use of these Web 2.0 tools could well land an employer, human resources professional or recruiter in hot water.

Les' knowledge and extensive background in background screening will provide attendees with strategies and techniques on how to navigate through legal and practical pitfalls and roadblocks when using Web 2.0 screening applicants. A great opportunity for those who attend THE RECRUITING CONFERENCE and joins the: Web 2.0 Caution! Using Social Networking Sites and Search Engines to Screen Applicants presentation.

This session will examine the pros and cons of employers utilizing such tools, including discrimination issues, legal off-duty conduct, privacy, accuracy and authenticity. The use of these sites also has an impact on recruiters as well. Through case studies, legal decisions and reviewing web sites, Recruiters and HR professionals will see visually how these sites work, what you may find, and the potential legal landmines and practical risks involved.

You can learn more about Les Rosen and his session here: http://www.TheRecruitingConference.com/Les-Rosen

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