Some people seem to think social networking sites could cost a person a job, especially young adults. So many prospective employers are looking online to see just what type of person is vying for the position. They want to see if there is anything that could come back to bite them in the behind. Unfortunately some people do not get the job because of racy pictures, videos not depicting them in a great light or some type of organization that may be too heavy for the prospective employer. Here are some tips to consider when you begin to look for a job.
1. Google your name. See what pops up. If it is favorable so be it. If not, get rid of it. Go to the source and ask the person to remove it immediately. We are referring to pictures you may not want a potential boss to see or if you have joined a controversial organization. Yes, you do have the right to join any organization you like but for now, get the job first. Have you ever heard of the saying dont let your right hand know what your left is doing!
2. Turn off your wall post to everyone. You do not want to take the chance that a crazy, derange ex boyfriend or ex girlfriend will put something crazy on the page.
3. People love taking pictures. It is just what they do. Please search your name on Flickr. Who knows if there are unsavory pictures of yourself from a party that you went to a couple of months ago and you had way too much to drink. Do you get the picture? If by any chance you see a few pictures that would not put you in a great light ask the person to remove your name as a tagline.
4. Do not take pictures or videotape yourself with people you really do not know. Heck dont take pictures or videotape with people unless you absolutely know without a doubt they are strictly for friends and family memories.
5. You can always put up a personal website highlighting a positive online profile of yourselfl.
Just like these and other social networking sites can cost you a job they can also get you a job.
1.If you want recruiters to find you on Facebook set privacy to “Everyone on Facebook”. Tell everyone on your page you are looking for a job. Now is not the time to be shy.
2. If you choose Linked In, set options to allow “in mail and introductions” so recruiters can email you. Also check out the status box where you can tell people about yourself and inform them you are looking for a job.
3. YouTube should be the last resort when trying to find a job, but people do video resumes all the time. Who knows maybe this could get you notice and hopefully the job.
Hopefully these small tips can help. Happy hunting in the job market!
Denise L. Jackson- Student Success Life Coach-CPC, “We fight for a student success.” 704-910-2250 info@illyonaire.com or deniseljackson@illyonaire.com Interested in becoming an illyonaire or just sign up for our free newsletter visit us at http://www.illyonaire.com You could also win a free tee shirt!
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