Often we think of our personal lives separate from our work lives. However, the two now can easily intermingle thanks to social media...and employers know it to!
People sometimes forget how easily accessible their drunken photos, bad behavior and otherwise distasteful situations are with a simple search. Yes, you could say that social media sites invade our privacy with their practices, then again, it's their servers. So how do you keep from being seen in a negative light while seeking a new employment opportunity?
Here are a few recommendations:
1.) Purge your Facebook. Only "friend" people you know and trust. One rule that I use is to only friend people I would invite to my house for a visit. Connect with work-only friends on LinkedIn. Also consider "unfriending" people that consistently post inappropriate and fowl language.
2.) Risqué photos are risky. Of course it's best not to take the photo in the first place, but if you do, limit sharing. It's all kicks and giggles when you send it to your BFF, but it becomes something totally different when your BFF turns into your Frenemy.
3.) If you don't have anything nice to say... Keep in mind your online identification when posting comments to articles or blogs. A super sleuth can easily link you to what you said.
Overall, use your best judgment when playing, and posting, online.
Enjoy the ride and learn along the way.
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