Recruiters Look at This More Than Your LinkedIn

Clickbait title - the "this" referenced is Instagram, and other social media accounts.

"...hiring managers are more likely to check your Instagram account."

"...38% search for social media accounts..."

"When evaluating a candidate, I check for a Twitter profile to see what types of articles are shared, where he or she gets news, what content is of value to the candidate, and how he or she engages with other people"

I'm curious how many candidates actually put their Twitter profile on their application. I mostly use twitter to banter with friends and family. Although nothing is rude or offensive, it wouldn't be relevant for companies so I would never disclose it. I can see it being useful for top influencers who do share interesting articles, but I doubt these people need to apply to companies in a traditional way.

Is it time for people to fake their tweets and constantly post "interesting" articles to get interviews? That sounds absurd.

A company that feels it needs to know the beliefs and opinions of its employees is a company that I do not want to work for. Professionalism is the standard--nothing less is acceptable, and requiring more is creepy. Violation of this boundary is one of the reasons that Google is in so much trouble these days, for example.

If they need to know more about me, they can schedule an interview, or checkout my website. I post very little on social media.

What do they think of people without public or linked or clear-named accounts?