We've all been cautioned not to post things on our social media sites that may reflect negatively on us. Employers and graduate schools more often than ever before are using social media sites to learn about their prospective employees and students. I think there should definitely be a barrier between your "private" at-home life and your life at work or school, and what you choose to do or share with your friends may not reflect on your work ethic, it's always a good idea to think about what kind of impression you're putting out into the world. What may seem fun and "cool" to show off to your friends may not go over so well to your next boss.
As someone who will soon be graduating college and heading out into the dreaded "real world," this sort of thing is on my mind more now than ever. Here's an article that offers five helpful tips to protect yourself from leaving a bad impression on someone, while taking advantage of the positive aspects of social media: Social Media Tips to Protect Your Future from Your Past. A brief list is below, but if you have the time to read the article, certainly go more in-depth into these tips.
1: Do a personal online audit.
2: If in doubt, delete.
3: Make sure your LinkedIn profile is up-to-date.
4: Start cultivating a more professional side on Facebook, Twitter, and similar platforms.
5: Consider changing your privacy settings.
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