If you’re trying to decide whether to take your job search to social media, here are some numbers you’ll want to consider.

Career Thought Leaders recently shared these five data points on the importance of social profiles.

70% of employers use social media to screen candidates.
57% are less likely to interview a candidate they can’t find online.
54% have decided not to hire a candidate based on their social media profiles.
92% of recruiters use social media in their outreach; 55% use Facebook, 87% use LinkedIn.
67% who used social media to find their most recent job used Facebook.

Sources: JobVite and CareerBuilder