If you’re applying for internships or a job after graduation, maybe it’s time to revamp your social media profiles. The way you display yourself to the public is extremely important and when you’re employed, you’re a representation of your company as well. Nothing is private guys and people are definitely watching.
A recently conducted survey on Jobvite revealed that 55% of employers have reconsidered candidates because of their social media profiles. The job market is already competitive enough as it is and it’s hard to avoid getting trapped into the “black hole” of job applications. So why hurt your chances even more because of something as small as a silly tweet or photo? What you might’ve considered to be innocent fun, could send out the wrong message, and you never want to send out a wrong message to a potential future boss.
This isn’t only something to keep in mind while applying for jobs, but it’s important when you’re already employed as well. Mashable published a story that featured 10 people who were actually fired from their jobs over controversial content on their social media profiles. Unsurprisingly, the main culprits were inappropriate photos and expletive language. Another thing that can cost you a job is getting too personal online, which is a bit controversial since these are your personal profiles. However, if your bosses happen to be on the more conservative side, they probably wouldn’t appreciate seeing a #TBT post of you doing a keg stand in college.
Sorry to say it, but putting your profiles on private won’t help you too much either. We have the tendency of “friending” our coworkers online and if there’s ever any tension between you, they could try to hurt your job by sharing some posts with executives. Yes it’s annoying, but it happens.
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