Background checks can now involve the use of social networking websites.This includes
A)the recruiter posting questions on the company's HR blog seeking input on applicants
B)conducting searches through Google,other search engines and social media sites
C)getting the applicant to provide access to their Facebook page
D)creating personal profiles using age,race and political affiliations in order to make more informed hiring decisions
E)HR specialists posing as friends to gain access to personal information about potential candidates

Question

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Conducting searches through Google, other search engines and social media sites is a common method used in background checks, and it can provide valuable information on a candidate's professional and personal life. However, the other options listed may not be ethical or legal, and could potentially lead to discrimination or invasion of privacy issues.

Background Checks Can Now Involve the Use of Social Networking