Background checks involving the use of social networking websites includes which of the following?
A) the recruiter posting questions on the company's HR blog seeking input about 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

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Conducting searches through Google, other search engines, and social media sites is a common practice in background checks to gather publicly available information about applicants.

Background Checks Involving the Use of Social Networking Websites Includes