How Your Social Media Footprint Can Get You Hired

Your social media presence could put your out of the running for a gig, or it could make you even more attractive to recruiters.

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Brandon Metcalf is the co-founder and chief operating officer of Talent Rover, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that aims to modernize the staffing and recruitment industry. He leads all aspects of the business, including day-to-day operations, development, sales, marketing and strategy.

If your Facebook timeline is full of half-naked photos, lewd memes and drunken selfies, you’re not going to get hired. However, if your timeline honestly represents yourself with insightful comments and photos from cool hobbies, recruiters might move you to the top of the list.

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