Facebook is a popular internet application that we are all familiar with, but did you know that more people might be accessing it than you realize? Specifically, potential employers! In fact employers are more and more likely to Google your name and locate your Facebook profile, Twitter updates and yes, even your Blogs! Here's some useful tips to avoid incriminating yourself on Facebook while you are looking for that dream job:
- adjust your privacy level so that only your friends can see your info
- untag yourself from unflattering (ie. partying) photos other people have posted
- go through your own photos and remove incriminating photos
- check what groups you belong to and remove yourself from groups that an employer may find offensive
- delete your posts and status updates that contain excessive swearing
When it comes to Twitter and blogging, make sure you only post information that you would feel comforatable having broadcast to everyone you know, including employers. Because if everyone else is on board with technology and the internet, then you better believe your future employers are too!
Good luck!
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