Web 2.0 Caution! Using Social Networking Sites and Search Engines to Screen Applicants

PETERBOROUGH, NH, April 24, 2011 (Press-News.org) 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.

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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

About THE RECRUTIING CONFERENCE

Onrec's new annual US fall event THE RECRUITING CONFERENCE (TRC) is a global summit designed to stimulate beneficial partnerships, discussions, and debate among sourcers, recruiters, HR professionals, and other members of the recruiting industry. The vision of THE RECRUITING CONFERENCE is global and local, as the conference serves as The Hub for the Recruiting Industry - a place where professionals gather and benefit from a high-level exchange of information and ideas.

THE RECRUITING CONFERENCE was formed in response to the need of a single venue that synthesizes the interests and goals of the industry in a way that is productive, challenging, customized, and state of the art - to set a new standard of excellence within the industry. The mission is to provide a world-class venue and the necessary support for global and local thought leaders, recruitment professionals, and sourcing experts to share relevant knowledge for maximum value and high results. Focusing on trends, technologies, best practices, and human resource strategies that lead to successful recruitment, retention, and talent management, THE RECRUITING CONFERENCE aims to energize, engage, and inspire.

Having selected a premier location - InterContinental Hotels Chicago O'Hare - with superior, comprehensive services that provide a cosmopolitan, convenient, and productive experience for attendees - the conference ensures state of the art technologies are available to you while attending THE RECRUITING CONFERENCE.