EPISODE · Jul 10, 2026 · 5 MIN
Why Job Ads Now Ask for Your Social Media Handle
from The Job Market Podcast with Fexingo: Hiring Trends, Unemployment, and Labor Market Updates · host Fexingo
Episode 106 of The Job Market Podcast explores the growing trend of employers requesting social media handles during the application process. Lucas and Luna discuss why companies are looking beyond resumes and LinkedIn to platforms like Instagram and TikTok, and what this means for job seekers. They reference recent data showing a tight labor market with 7.6 million job openings and an unemployment rate of 4.2 percent, and examine how this shift impacts privacy, professionalism, and hiring biases. The hosts also offer practical advice on curating your online presence without losing authenticity. This episode is essential listening for anyone navigating the modern job search landscape. #JobAds #SocialMedia #HiringTrends #JobSearch #EmployerScreening #Recruitment #LinkedIn #Instagram #TikTok #OnlinePresence #Privacy #HiringBias #Careers #JobMarket #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Fexingo Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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