Social Media And Privacy

No discussion of social media would be complete without addressing the issue of privacy. As a professional, the best social media strategy is to assume that everyone can see what you do on the Web. Even with privacy settings and the ability to block people, you just never know what may actually be visible to potential employers, co-workers and recruiters. Online social networking has many strengths, but keeping personal information private can be quite a challenge.

Did you know that many employers are now going through Facebook accounts to review potential candidates? Are you aware that you can search for a person's Website on Twitter and see all the times it has been referred to recently? These things can be a little bit frightening when you think about how easy it is for someone to hear what you are up to on the Web. Even a simple Google search may return posts that you have made on forums or blogs. The best way to approach your online activity is to assume that you need to maintain a professional demeanor on the Web. That way you won't have to be concerned about what someone will find.

Tags: advice, social media

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