Job Search Dangers in Social Networking

If you are using social networking on sites like Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter be aware that anything you communicate online can and often will be accessed by current and future potential employers. Words are powerful tools, and they can be powerful in preventing you from getting your next job.

If you are seeking employment or will at any time in the future, do not undermine your chances by:

• Complaining about your boss, coworkers, or customers
• Expressing feelings of being overwhelmed by your work
• Using unprofessional language, including swearing
• Exhibiting obnoxious or drunken behavior
• Discussing activities that are illegal or show bad judgment
• Providing questionable photos of you and your friends

Remember anything you write on these sites is accessible to employers forever and will be used to determine your desirability for a position. Don't hurt your chances of getting the job you really want.