That's a tough question. If he could easily find it so could a customer who might have a problem with the lack of professionalism. I'm not saying I agree with it one way or the other, but I get it.
Is this the standard operating procedure for the company? Was s/he looking for a reason not to hire the candidate? Is the candidate going to be in a super sensitive position or company in relation to PR? OP “tried” a Google search of his face. Doesn't sound like this is something s/he does regularly so possibly s/he’s setting different bars for candidates.
Even if it’s standard procedure, it’s a little concerning that s/he would posted publicly. S/he stripped out identifying info (yes, good) but this could cause issues. It’s not a good match for company so focused on perception to have that type of person making decisions.
I think s/he’s is not following standard procedure. Here’s the thing: there are laws and regulations for this stuff. I hope this person is running decisions by someone else, and has oversight. Unless s/he’s a one-person show or at a very tiny company, this potentially provides a way worse picture of the OP than the candidate.
Even if it’s standard procedure, it’s a little concerning that s/he would posted publicly. S/he stripped out identifying info (yes, good) but this could cause issues. It’s not a good match for company so focused on perception to have that type of person making decisions.
I think s/he’s is not following standard procedure. Here’s the thing: there are laws and regulations for this stuff. I hope this person is running decisions by someone else, and has oversight. Unless s/he’s a one-person show or at a very tiny company, this potentially provides a way worse picture of the OP than the candidate.