Examining the criterion-related validity evidence of LinkedIn profile elements in an applied sample

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Highlights：

• LinkedIn profile features are not strongly correlated with sales performance.

• The results suggest few subgroup differences in LinkedIn profile elements.

• LinkedIn membership did not predict objective sales performance.

• Using social media data for selection has potential privacy and ethical concerns.

摘要

•LinkedIn profile features are not strongly correlated with sales performance.•The results suggest few subgroup differences in LinkedIn profile elements.•LinkedIn membership did not predict objective sales performance.•Using social media data for selection has potential privacy and ethical concerns.

论文关键词：Cybervetting,Social media,LinkedIn,Personnel selection,Staffing,Validity

论文评审过程：Received 3 December 2020, Revised 7 February 2021, Accepted 9 February 2021, Available online 10 February 2021, Version of Record 18 February 2021.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2021.106742