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Companies won’t "hack" your Facebook account
The easy answer is no, companies are not "hacking" your Facebook account.
The easy answer is no, companies are not "hacking" your Facebook account.
Don’t talk about work or coworkers on any social media account
While it is okay to have personal social media sites, the best advice I can give is that no comments related to work be posted on personal Facebook pages.
While it is okay to have personal social media sites, the best advice I can give is that no comments related to work be posted on personal Facebook pages.
Don’t talk about work or coworkers on any social media account
I always recommend that both candidates and employees steer clear from postings about work or coworkers.
I always recommend that both candidates and employees steer clear from postings about work or coworkers.
No matter what, use good judgment in your posts
In this technological age, it is hard not to be exposed. Use good judgment on everything you do -- anything, from Facebook to just getting caught in someone else's pictures may have an impact on aspects of your life you didn't intend to. Be careful.
In this technological age, it is hard not to be exposed. Use good judgment on everything you do -- anything, from Facebook to just getting caught in someone else's pictures may have an impact on aspects of your life you didn't intend to. Be careful.
No matter what, use good judgment in your posts
Due to the times, many are being forced to remember to lean on the professional side, even on their own private sites. If you think it could cause you issues at work, take the safe route.
Due to the times, many are being forced to remember to lean on the professional side, even on their own private sites. If you think it could cause you issues at work, take the safe route.
Consider if you would be comfortable showing anything you put on social media to an interviewer
Only post pictures, links, and comments on Facebook and other social media sites that you wouldn't be afraid to show a recruiter during the interview process.
Only post pictures, links, and comments on Facebook and other social media sites that you wouldn't be afraid to show a recruiter during the interview process.
Poor judgment on social media can sometimes result in negative consequences
I have seen a few people that have ended up "seeking opportunities" elsewhere because of comments/posts they have made on those accounts.
I have seen a few people that have ended up "seeking opportunities" elsewhere because of comments/posts they have made on those accounts.
Use the privacy settings
Regardless if a company decides to review your social media page or not, I would highly suggest making them private or increasing your privacy settings.
Regardless if a company decides to review your social media page or not, I would highly suggest making them private or increasing your privacy settings.
Most companies have social media policies and guidelines, so know your employer’s
Most employers have a social media policy in place to guide employees on appropriate and inappropriate behavior as it relates to online posts.
Most employers have a social media policy in place to guide employees on appropriate and inappropriate behavior as it relates to online posts.
