In today’s online-driven world, everything you do online can play a factor in your job search. Social media has become a new favorite place to scout talent before they’re even called for an interview. On no site is this more common than LinkedIn.

Known as the professional social media site, people use this platform like an online resume that’s more fleshed out. Here you can list all your experience, from schooling to classes to volunteer work and everything in between. More than just a list, you can explain in detail what you did, add projects and receive recommendations for specific skills.

As an employer, you check LinkedIn to learn more about your candidate or to scope our prospective talent. Your browse through profiles looking for the right education and experience to make sure you’re finding quality candidates. While you’re scanning, look for these red flags that could make a bad hire.

Unsettling job history

In an ideal world, everyone moved from job to job after a respectful amount of time with no lag time in between opportunities. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Sometimes there are legitimate reasons for gaps in employment, but it’s important to understand why before moving forward to make sure you’re bringing on someone who’s worth the effort.

Similarly, candidates who move around quickly might indicate they’re likely to do the same to you. If you’re interested enough, interview them and ask about their history, but this might be enough of a red flag to just move on.

Remember, people lie

Sometimes lies can be hard to spot, but it’s still important to look. In general, people are prone to expand their resume a bit to look a little more impressive, and that’s no different online. Use your discernment to learn if everything is accurate or if details or sections have been fabricated.

Additionally, you want to make sure the account is actually a person. Bots and spammers plague the internet, and LinkedIn isn’t immune. Look at the account and photo to determine if it’s a real human, so you don’t have the embarrassment of trying to onboard someone who doesn’t exist.

Errors run wild

Just like you would a resume, always check spelling and grammar. No other document should be as perfect as a resume because one mistake knocks you out of contention. The same goes for LinkedIn. If you notice an account with typos or grammatical errors, it can indicate a lack of concern and attention to detail.