I shouldn´t have to say this but I recently read a #jobposting that reminded candidates that their #socialmedia accounts would be checked. Yes, we are now seeing #selfies on LinkedIn and interview reels on #instagram. However, be careful and clever.
Remember that social media profiles are your public face and story – so think about the story you are telling. I live a lot of my life on social media – as an Expat it is an easy way to keep my scattered family and friends connected. But I am clever about next to what I post – what my profiles are.
Here are some easy tips to help you keep a clean separation.
Tip #1: claim your #linkedin profile name. It sounds silly, but there are still many candidates without their name in their profile name and still ´just a number´.
Tip #2: have your contact details in your profile and if you have a whacky email address consider changing it to something a bit tamer. Seriously, would you respond to Gotbeer@hotmail.com?
Tip #3: turn on your privacy settings for Facebook and Instagram! Only be discoverable by say friends of friends unless your ambition is to be an influencer. If you have a public profile such as an artist or online shop spend some time setting up profiles for that (drop me a line I can help).
Tip #4: as with LinkedIn do the opposite for Facebook and Instagram – turn your online name into something only you, friends, and family know. That increases the separation between your professional and your personal profile. Be just that less findable.
Happy New Year and Happy job hunting!
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