What does Ferretly do?

Ferretly is an AI-powered social media background screening platform that analyzes publicly available online content to surface behavioral risk signals for hiring, compliance, and brand protection.

Is Ferretly compliant with FCRA and other regulations?

Ferretly is designed with regulatory compliance at its core. Its workflows support Fair Credit Reporting Act requirements and align with EEOC and GDPR guidance when used for employment-related social media screening.

Ferretly is used by employers, staffing and background screening providers, government agencies, financial services organizations, healthcare providers and brands that want deeper insight into digital behavior than traditional background checks provide.

What data sources does Ferretly analyze?

Ferretly analyzes public content across major social media platforms and can incorporate web, news and media sources to build a clearer picture of digital behavior over time.

How long of a history can Ferretly review?

Depending on the plan and use case, Ferretly can review up to approximately ten years of publicly available social media content, with options for continuous monitoring going forward.

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Pre-Employment Social Media Screening for Smarter Hiring

Make better hiring decisions with comprehensive candidate social media checks. Identify behavioral risks before they become workplace problems.

Screen 50+ Social Platforms

Comprehensive coverage across all major networks

Results in Under 5 Minutes

Fast enough to keep your hiring pipeline moving

100% EEOC & FCRA Compliant

Legally defensible, bias-free screening

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The True Cost of a Bad Hire

Pre-employment screening catches risks that resumes and interviews miss

$15K+

Average cost of a bad hire

6 Mo

Time lost to re-hiring

36%

Team morale impact

80%

Turnover from culture fit issues

Pre-employment social media screening prevents costly mistakes

Traditional background checks verify the past, but they don't reveal behavioral patterns. Pre-employment social media screening shows you who candidates really are—before they join your team.

Identify red flags that interviews miss
Verify cultural and values alignment
Protect your team and workplace culture

92%

Risk reduction with
pre-employment screening

How Pre-Employment Screening Works

Screen candidates' social media in three simple steps

Submit Candidate Info

Enter the candidate's name and email. Our system handles the rest, including consent collection.

AI Scans 50+ Platforms

Our AI analyzes public social media profiles, detecting behavioral risk patterns across all major networks.

Get Your Report

Receive a compliant, actionable social media background check report in under 5 minutes.

Trusted by Leading Organizations

See what HR and Compliance leaders are saying

★★★★★

"More and more people are requesting we check for a social media presence of potential applicants. It has been very helpful. Ferretly allows us to include another form of screening to our clients."

Schuler Loers

Operations Manager at Reliable

★★★★★

"Social media screenings are a valuable part of our hiring process, offering insight into a candidate's professionalism, communication style, and alignment with company values. They help us identify potential red flags and ensure a well-rounded view beyond the resume and interview."

Megan Hamm

Employee Engagement Manager, PSBA

★★★★★

"The service provided by the Ferretly team offers unprecedented customer service and the system is easy to use. This is a crucial tool I have used for many projects large and small and they always deliver as promised."

Jordan Wiles

COO of Crucial Casting

Integrate With Your Hiring Workflow

Pre-employment social media screening that works seamlessly with your existing ATS

Works with the tools you already use

Ferretly integrates directly with popular ATS and HRIS platforms, allowing you to trigger pre-employment screening at any stage of your hiring pipeline. No manual data entry, no context switching.

One-click screening from candidate profiles
Automated workflows for bulk hiring
Reports linked directly to candidate records
API available for custom integrations

Popular Integrations

Workday

Enterprise HRIS

Greenhouse

Recruiting ATS

Lever

Talent Acquisition

BambooHR

HR Platform

iCIMS

Talent Cloud

Custom API

Your Platform

Candidate Red Flags We Detect

Pre-employment screening identifies behavioral risks before they become workplace problems

Violence & Threats

Threatening language, glorification of violence, or aggressive behavior patterns

Discriminatory Content

Racist, sexist, or other hateful content that could indicate workplace risk

Illegal Activity

References to drug use, illegal behavior, or criminal activity

Harassment & Bullying

Patterns of online harassment, cyberbullying, or toxic communication

Unprofessional Conduct

Content that could damage your company's reputation or brand image

Sexually Explicit Content

Inappropriate sexual content or behavior that could create liability

Why Choose Ferretly?

Compare traditional screening methods to Ferretly's AI-powered approach

Feature	Manual Searches	Ferretly AI
Time per candidate	2-4 hours	Under 5 minutes
Platforms covered	3-5 major platforms	50+ platforms
Consistency	Varies by reviewer	100% standardized
Bias elimination	High risk	AI-powered objectivity
Audit trail	Manual notes	Complete documentation
Legal compliance	Difficult to prove	EEOC & FCRA certified

Time per candidate

Manual

2-4 hours

Ferretly

Under 5 min

Platforms covered

Manual

3-5 platforms

Ferretly

50+ platforms

Consistency

Manual

Varies

Ferretly

100% standard

Bias elimination

Manual

High risk

Ferretly

AI objectivity

Audit trail

Manual

Manual notes

Ferretly

Full docs

Legal compliance

Manual

Hard to prove

Ferretly

EEOC & FCRA

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500+

Enterprise Customers

92%

Risk Reduction

5min

Average Report Time

50+

Platforms Analyzed

Pre-Employment Screening FAQs

Common questions about screening candidates before hiring

Is pre-employment social media screening legal?

Yes, pre-employment social media screening is legal when conducted through an FCRA-compliant provider like Ferretly. The key requirements include: obtaining written consent from candidates, using only publicly available information, excluding protected class data (race, religion, etc.), and following proper adverse action procedures if the report affects your hiring decision.

Do candidates know they're being screened?

Yes. FCRA compliance requires candidate consent before pre-employment screening. Ferretly's system automatically handles consent collection—candidates receive an email requesting permission and must actively consent before screening begins. This protects your organization legally and ensures candidates understand the hiring process.

How does pre-employment screening fit into the hiring process?

Most organizations run pre-employment social media screening after the initial interview stage but before making a final offer. Common trigger points include: post-interview (most common), post-offer/pre-start, or alongside traditional background checks. Ferretly integrates with your ATS, so you can trigger screening at whatever stage works best for your workflow.

What if a candidate disputes the pre-employment screening findings?

Candidates have the legal right to dispute findings under FCRA. If you decide not to hire based on the report, you must provide a pre-adverse action notice with a copy of the report. This gives candidates time to review and dispute any inaccurate information. Ferretly's platform manages the entire dispute workflow, including reinvestigation when needed.

Can I screen candidates after they're hired?

Yes. While pre-employment screening is most common, many organizations also run periodic post-hire screening for employees in sensitive roles. This requires the same consent requirements as pre-employment screening. Ferretly supports both use cases—contact us about ongoing monitoring programs for current employees.

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