7 Mistakes You Are Making on Social Media- Your Other Resume - CareerEnlightenment.com

Unprofessional Photos on Professional SitesPutting a group photo on LinkedIn, even if the setting is professional, is a big “no-no.” Have someone get a picture of you in nice clothing (maybe a sports coat at least?) against a blank background. And while you are at it, take a look at your profile photos on all of your social media sites. They can be casual if the site is; however, they should not be showing you obviously snockered at a party.Your Personal and Professional Background is Not ConsistentIt’s tempting to want to “embellish” your background â€" “enhancing” your job title, fudging on your education and/or GPA. Then, on another site you don’t embellish. A hiring manager reads both of these and wonders, “Will the real candidate stand up?” Stay consistent with all of your background.You’ve Joined Some Questionable Online GroupsSometimes, these are politically-oriented â€" perhaps a white supremacist leaning group or a radical left-wing group. When you deci de it’s time to join the more moderate world of career, you need to dump those memberships and hop they don’t show up in a Google search. You have no way of knowing the political leaning of a potential employer. There are also hundreds of forums related to hating your job or your boss. These are “killers” for any job applicant.You Think a Potential Employer Will Never Know When You are on Social MediaHere’s the thing about this: Your current employer will discover this, is s/he decides to check you specifically. And a prospective employer can find this out too. Lots of posts are time and date stamped. If a hiring manager is checking you out, what will his/her impression be if you are frequently posting during your work hours? It can’t be good!Remember â€" your social media accounts are your secondary resume. Proceed with intention.