In the digital age, a person’s character and skills are quickly judged by their online presence before a real meeting. Turns out, about 92% of companies use social media for hiring – excluding LinkedIn. Your social media persona can help get the job (i.e. show creativity) or it can hamper your chances (i.e. show incompetence).
Here’s some Dos and Don’ts on how to use Social Media to your advantage!
Facebook/Twitter
- Do choose a profile picture that is not scandalous and/or offensive.
- Do create a user name that is close to your real name. Corrects spelling helps!
- Don’t post everything you may find funny and/or go on a rant.
- Don’t use offensive, racial and/or obscene language in most of your posts.
- Do choose an appropriate profile picture with a clear view of your face.
- Do make sure you spell check your profile.
- Don’t lie on your profile.
Personal Blog/ Instagram/ Youtube/ Tumblr/Pinterest
- Do show your creativity, worth ethic and interests!
- Don’t leave your profile “public” if what you post may discredit you.
Remember, every comment you make can trace back to your profile, so make sure your digital presence can impress and captivate the employer. Let them start chasing you for once!
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