According to a recent study, it is being found that around 60% of employers now use social media sites, such as Facebook and Twitter to research potential job candidates.  The survey also showed that 21% of hiring managers admitted that they were looking for information that would lead them to not hire someone.

So here are some tips for you -:

1. Avoid using provocative or inappropriate photographs, information about drinking or using drugs, racial, religious or gender-based comments.

2. Before sending your resume out, take a good look at your online presence

To know more, please read the full article by Kate Hornsby ( writer at AJC.com) -: http://www.ajc.com/news/business/employment/why-employers-are-using-social-media-screen-job-ca/nrQND/