Political views are fine, but watch your language on social media

In today’s politically charged times, it is difficult to refrain from expressing views especially on social media platforms. Even some industry leaders who generally shy away from commenting on such issues have come out to express their views. But recruiters says techies must be careful about what they post and how they do it, as it may have a bearing on hiring decisions.
Sunil C, head of specialised staffing at HR solutions firm TeamLease Digital, says one of his clients refused to hire a candidate because that candidate had voiced too many anti-establishment comments online. “Organisations definitely look at the candidates’ online footprint, the people they follow, the people who follow them, the causes they support/oppose, the comments they make, the public presence, etc. All senior leaders have to represent the brand and it becomes essential to hire a leader with no black mark. One has to be very careful about your online footprint, to the point you even have to check it once in a while to ensure its all clean,” he says.