The September 21, 2014, edition
of The Dallas Morning News, on page
1J, “How social media can affect your career,” contains some helpful advice to
job seekers concerning social media.
“What a person says or does
not say on social media can determine the impression they can create for a
prospective employer. Questionable
activity may reflect negatively on a person without him/her even realizing it.” However, this point does not mean an
individual should avoid social media completely. Use of social media is an indication that an
individual is active in advancing technologies and is a good communicator.
Here are some tips for job
seekers contained in the article:
1. Do not
post private information or reveal intimate secrets to social media
2. Recognize
that it’s not always your comments that can affect perceptions of you. Friends you choose to socialize with via
social media can impact others’ views of you – block out those who do not meet
your standards
3. Know
that security features frequently change.
Post the information that is appropriate for the general public
4. Do not
complain about a job or employer. Such
complaints will reflect poorly on your personality and judgment
5. Use
social media as a networking tool. Join industry-based groups and share
ideas. Expand your job search through
blogs and websites that can help your job search
Social media is here to
stay, therefore, exercise caution so your career will not be negatively
affected. Please comment in this bIog or
email at mailto:glynjordan@gmail.com if you
have found social media helpful with your job search.
Thanks!
Glyn
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