It’s time to take a good long look at your social media sites - especially if you’re looking for a job.
According to Miriam Salpeter, author of “Social Networking for Career Success,” these innocent posts Can Ruin Your Chances:
* Inappropriate posts and photos are obvious no-nos. Don’t rely on privacy settings, go ahead and delete anything that comes across as unprofessional.
* Complaints: If you have used your social-media account to vent anger at businesses, bad drivers, former employers, your current boss or anyone else, remove as many of those posts as possible. Excessive complaining may make you appear to be a negative person, and employers don't like to hire people who have poor attitudes.
* Political commentary. A potential employer might have different political opinions—or worry that its customers do. Lose the political posts that make you seem extreme or inflexible in your views. They also suggest you’ll have trouble getting along with coworkers.
* Anything that could be interpreted as insensitive to other people. This includes jokes that involve race, gender or even someone else’s looks or behavior. Condescending or bullying remarks will towards others have to go.
* Anything confidential: Beware of posting accomplishments or tactics that aren’t public knowledge. Nobody wants to hire a blabbermouth.
* Arguments. People who engage in heated debates online might be argumentative in the workplace as well. Don't show your temper online.
A recent study found that 94% of employers use or plan to use social networks as part of their hiring process. That includes weeding out unprofessional or problematic candidates. Post accordingly.
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