Social Media Guidelines

Social media is a fun medium for connection and engagement. However, taken out of context, your posts could create the wrong impression with a potential employer. Follow these social media tips to keep your private life separate from your professional life.

5 Tips for a Social Media Savvy Job Search

1. Check your privacy settings

• On Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms, go through individual privacy settings
• If you’re using it just for fun, make your profile private or unlisted

2. Curate your photos

• Take time to go through all your photos and ask yourself if you would want a recruiter or potential employer to see that.
• Remember that on many sites, your cover photo is always visible to anyone who visits your page, no matter what privacy setting you choose.

3. Google yourself

• See what others can see, and make sure it’s what you want them to find.
• Set up a Google alert on your name so you know what is associated with it.

4. Go public with your interests — strategically!

• Use different sites to post articles, share photos, and connect with individuals in your area(s) of interest, particularly if related to your desired career.
• Post your thoughts, ideas, and research about your area of interest.

5. Be ready to stand behind your opinions.

• If you choose to post controversial political statements or engage in debates, be ready to stand behind your ideas.
• Before you name names in an accusing post, remember that your remark will become part of a permanent record. Check your facts before you post!