5 Ways Your Social Media Profiles Could Be Ruining Your Job Search

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Social media; there to help you catch up with friends, make valuable connections and… miss out on a potential new job. Think I’m lying about the last one? Sorry – but I’m really not.

You see, these days job candidates have got massive digital footprints all over the place – so it’s no wonder recruiters are starting to turn to sites like LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook to get the bigger picture regarding candidates and their suitability… and sadly, sometimes they don’t like what they see.


Now, you might think something you post on your social media profiles isn’t actually taiwan phone number library going to have that much of a direct impact on your application – but it really can. In really competitive markets where 85 applicants are fighting for the same role, a dodgy post can mean the difference between getting through to the next stage and your resume being tossed into the trash can - so be careful!

The following might sound pretty obvious but believe us, some of you are still making these mistakes (even when actually applying for social media jobs themselves!) so watch out!


1. Inappropriate Language: It’s pretty obvious but swearing on your social media profiles is a massive turn-off for employers, as is inappropriate language in general so be careful. Now, no one’s saying you can’t say what you want to say (within reason!) on your Twitter and Facebook accounts… but if you’re actively looking for a new job, it might be time to review you privacy settings to ensure they can’t be found by a potential employer.