Job candidates are viewed differently if they discuss mental health online – HR Dive

An article from Applicants who post about anxiety and depression may appear less emotionally stable and less conscientious, the study found. Posting about mental health on social media can slightly influence hiring managers’ perceptions of candidates, the study found. Stock via Getty Images This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Although it’s become increasingly common and acceptable for people to talk about mental health challenges on social media, potential employers may view job applicants in a negative light, according to new research released by North Carolina State University. In particular, posts about mental health on LinkedIn could introduce personal information into the recruiting, screening and hiring processes and affect applicants later. “Our findings don’t mean people should refrain from posting about anxiety and depression on LinkedIn,” Jenna McChesney, the first author and assistant professor of psychology at Meredith College, said in a statement. “However, people who are considering posting about these issues should be aware that doing so could change future employers’ perceptions of them.” For the study, the researchers recruited 409 professionals with hiring experience to review LinkedIn pages and give their impressions of an applicant’s personality traits and future work performance. Participants were
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