An oft-repeated rule of thumb is to assume that anything you type on your computer today could be on the front page tomorrow.
Social Media News, Insights and Tips:
"The top examples on why employers didn't hire a candidate after seeing them on sites such as Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn were not surprising. According to the survey, the posting no-no's were inappropriate photos or information (53 percent), content about the candidate drinking or using drugs (44 percent) and badmouthing previous employers, co-workers or clients (35 percent).
Something that did surprise me was the number of employers who disregarded a candidate because they sent a message using an emoticon such as a smiley face (14 percent).
. . .
When it comes to posts online, here are some tips from CareerBuilder:
- Before starting a job search, remove digital stuff you wouldn't want a potential employer to see, including photos, content and links.
- Consider establishing a professional group on sites like Facebook to establish relationships with business leaders.
- Keep gripes offline, especially about former employers.
- Keep in mind that others can see your friends, so be selective about who you accept. Also consider using the "block comments" feature or setting the profile to private so only designated friends can view it.
- Don't mention being on a job search online if you're still employed. "
No comments:
Post a Comment