Blog 10

Social media may have originally been thought to be an outlet for socializing with close friends, but it has outgrown that limited role. Social media is now a billion dollar industry that companies will pay to advertise to its users. Social media has also become so commonplace that employers are now looking into potential candidate’s accounts before hiring. Countless stories have surfaced over the years of applicants not being hired because of what they have posted online. Not only have applicants been hurt by what they post, but people who have already landed the job have been fired over their inappropriate posts. Some of those posts have included inappropriate rants, foul language, drugs, alcohol, or illicit actions. Not only have many people lost their jobs because of a post, but many have been thrusted into the spotlight and been publicly shamed for their inappropriate actions and resulting consequences. It’s crazy to think that the 2 minutes it took you to post a pic or type a comment, can have an everlasting deleterious effect on your life. What you thought would be a funny joke, a stress relieving rant, or a snapshot of your entertaining night, can ruin your career and reputation.


Why not just play it safe and refrain from social media accounts all together? Surprisingly, not having a presence on social media can also be detrimental to your career. I read an article that found that employers are “57 percent less likely to interview a candidate they can't find online.” I was astonished to read this and it hit me just how far reaching social media accounts have become. The second thought that hit me was whether or not this was fair. Should employers be able to judge applicants based on whether or not they give in to certain social trends? Regardless of whether or not this is fair, this has become the reality of today and is something we should all keep in mind. The take home message for this blog is to make sure you post, but post carefully. 

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