Being a senior in college, getting a job is now becoming a real concern for us soon to be graduates. One thing that job recruiters are looking into is not just your resume, they are now looking into your social media life. By job recruiters just typing your name in google, they can see every past experience of yours that you though was in your past. A beer bong of you chugging, you with a cigarette in your hand, or you posting slang on your page all raise eyebrows by your potential recruiter. I have tips on every social media for you to now apply to your life to help your future:
1. Facebook- Make sure you are on private. Do not accept friends that you do not know. Block your pictures (this is simply done in the settings). Do not 'like' links or pictures that are inappropriate. Lastly, if you do friend request your colleges/boss/coworkers, do not post about your job on your status. Facebook tracks everything we do, so start tracking yourself.
2. Twitter- Along the same lines as Facebook. Remember to remain private so you can choose your followers. Also, do not use profanity and use an 'appropriate' picture as your default.
3. Instagram- Do not 'follow' inappropriate people (people can see who you follow), do not take pictures of drugs (alcohol is fine if you are above 21), and do not post sexual photos.
4. Snapchat- Again, this in my opinon is the scariest social media use because ALL YOUR SNAP CHATS ARE SAVED. although you think they are gone after how many seconds you let the picture last, they are not. So do not snap sezual photos or innaproprate photos. Also, if you have a significant other, make sure your 'top 3 snapchaters' is not someone you would not want them to know you snapchat.
5. Yik Yak- JUST DON'T DO IT. This app had led to cyber bullying because it is anonymous.
Although these tips may seem well-known and common sense, you wouldn't believe how many potential job seekers have lost jobs because of their inappropriate posts.
Written by Jackie O
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