1 in 10 Young People Rejected For a Job Because of Their Social Profile

What’s considered “young?” Anyone who falls in the age range of 16 to 34. <wipes brow> New research from ondevice  showed that one in 10 people surveyed have been rejected for a job because of their social media presence. And, the majority (two-thirds) are not concerned that their use may harm future career prospects.

The Young People’s Consumer Confidence (YPCC) Indexsurveyed 6,000 16 to 34 year olds across six countries and major findings showed that:

• Young people are more likely to have altered their social media profile to look good to their friends, as opposed to prospective employers.
• Around the world, almost 300 million young adults, aged 15 to 24, are not working or studying (one quarter of the world’s population).
• Young people in developed markets have a very positive outlook for future economic growth in their country.
• 88% of young people in developing countries believe they will get a higher education qualification than their parents.
• 65% of young adults in America and 91% in China 

Here’s a breakdown of what social networks young adults are using around the world:

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