What is Cybervetting?

Cybervetting is the process of researching online information about job applicants or potential candidates to get more background information about them. This practice can include checking social media profiles, blogs, online activities, and other digital footprints to gather insights into a person’s behavior, character, and suitability for a particular role or opportunity.

Cybervetting is a growing practice among HR professionals, who use it as part of their screening process to evaluate an applicant’s or candidate’s suitability. About 70% of employers say they use social networking sites to research candidates during the hiring process. Over 50% have admitted that they did not hire a candidate as a result of their social media content.