You know the saying “Dress for the job you want”? Well in today’s social media crazed world, a new spin can be put on that saying… “Post for the job you want!”

I don’t consider myself to be very old, but I can actually say “Back in my day we didn’t have things like Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.” Facebook was introduced in 2004, Instagram was in 2006 and Twitter was started in 2010. Before then, we relied on texting, a good old fashioned phone call (what’s that?!) or even face-to-face communication! You couldn’t post selfies or check in to places so everyone knows your every move and whereabouts. There was a bit of mystery in the world (the good kind) and sometimes I find myself reminiscing about that simpler time.

Now EVERYTHING is on social media: Your family, friends, OFTD (outfit of the day), even your breakfast, lunch and dinner (because we need to know that!). But what some people don’t realize is that possible future employers are searching for you on these sites and are checking to see what kind of person you are even before they are calling you in for an interview.

If you don’t have your accounts set to private (or even if you do sometimes) companies are able to search for you and check out your pages on all social media sites. If there are things they find on there that do not follow their beliefs or projected image, you could be placed in the “No” pile very quickly. Is that fair? Personally, I think so! You can’t put whatever it is you’re putting out there and not expect to be judged or labeled. And while I do not condone judging or labeling, it’s the sad truth that this is being done every day. I can see where employers are coming from in wanting to know as much about a person before they hire him/her to work for their company. It’s your job to keep that in the back of your mind when you’re posting updates, pictures and stories.

So before you post pictures of your crazy Friday night, or engage in a social media “altercation” think twice. The things you post on any of your accounts could cost you that job you have your heart set on! #didntgetthejob #backtothewantads #whoshiring …DISLIKE!

Written by Lindsay Olewniczak

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