Social Media
Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, the list goes on and on. Chances are pretty good that you currently use one or more of these social media platforms to interact online with friends and other network members by sharing messages, posting photographs, etc. Consider the image that social media is portraying about you.
A common trend for today’s employers is to seek out a candidate’s personal information on search engines such as Google as well as their social media profiles on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, etc. Be aware that what you do online now, including how and what you share on various social networks, can impact your future career path.
Consider these Social Networking Tips:
*Source: MEBA
A common trend for today’s employers is to seek out a candidate’s personal information on search engines such as Google as well as their social media profiles on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, etc. Be aware that what you do online now, including how and what you share on various social networks, can impact your future career path.
Consider these Social Networking Tips:
- Don't mix business with pleasure. Create a professional email address to use only for job search and for school and a separate personal email address for social networking.
- Google yourself! Make sure there are no surprises which may hinder your success.
- Check your privacy settings. Make sure your privacy settings are set to “My friends only” and not public. This should include settings that control who can view posts, photos and comments other people may make on your profile.
- Keep your profile picture in good taste.
- Think before you tweet. Be careful what you tweet because you never know who might read it. Tweets can show up in a Google search.
*Source: MEBA