7 THINGS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SHOULD NEVER DO ON SOCIAL MEDIA

7 Social Media Never-Dos – The digital realm has become the greatest asset for young professionals to boost their brands and promote themselves. Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook are all out social media that will assist in this task but it is paramount that you shouldn’t abuse them.

Below are tips by Lauren Fisher at Harper’s Bazaar to help you not to make such mistakes. Your well-being is important to me and that’s why I decided to share them with you. 7 Social Media Never-Dos

1) Complaining about your job, co-workers or boss. While this may seem like a no-brainer, sharing any negative feedback about your current job, employer or co-workers is the number one no-no. Don’t doubt that future (and current) employers will raise a red-flag at the slightest jab or complaint via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc. Even a simple “dreading going to the office” or “bored at work” comment is a bad way to brand yourself in any industry.

7 Social Media Never-Dos

2) Sharing too much information. Know where to draw the line between your digital and personal life. Relationship issues, personal problems and TMI tidbits are best kept in private conversation rather than being attached to your personal brand online.

7 Social Media Never-Dos

3) Posting all of your partying pictures #AboutLastNight. There’s nothing wrong with posting a tasteful, fun photo from a night out with friends but when your Instagram feed or Facebook timeline starts to look like the outtake reel of The Hangover, then it’s a problem. Prospective and current employers will find a stream of drinking and partying photos to be a turn-off, even if you think it’s “all in good fun” you don’t want to be seen as the party animal job candidate. 7 Social Media Never-Dos

4) Inserting yourself in controversial conversations. While it’s okay to share your opinion, steer clear of topics or news that could be too controversial—i.e. religion, race, politics. If your opinion could be offensive, it’s best not to broadcast it all over the internet. Controversial remarks are a huge turn-off to potential employers and could cost you landing that dream interview.

7 Social Media Never-Dos

5) Going on a venting tirade. It may be tempting to go on a complaining spree via Twitter or Facebook, but you don’t want the negatives to outweigh the positives of your online personality. Keep your emotions in check—take a deep breath and think before you send out any bad vibes that may reflect badly on you in the future.

6) Aggressively networking for a job or interview. LinkedIn and Twitter are great tools to network with other professionals in your industry, but there’s a big difference between “networking” and “harassing.” Repeatedly sending messages or interview requests to potential employers through social media isn’t going to land you a job, it’s just going to come off as unprofessional. Use social media to seek out advice or start a conversation, not to beg for a job.

7 Social Media Never-Dos

7) Referencing illegal activities. Another no-brainer, photo or not (“joking” about it via Twitter or Facebook counts too)—anything that you wouldn’t do or say in front of a police officer, shouldn’t go on social media. Consider it the quickest way to sabotage your own career and personal brand.

(Credit to LAUREN FISHER)

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