Things NOT to put on your Personal Website / Social Media Profile

In Yesterday’s blog, We addressed the concept of having a Personal Website to help in promoting your talents to potential employers, So I figured today might be a good time to address what NOT to post on your Personal Website or Social Media Profile when it comes to searching for work.

The first wise move, is to go through those photos from Yesteryear and untag yourself from any that could present an image you don’t want an employer to associate you with, this includes things like Friday Night Stunts and Saturday Night Parties.

Secondly, if you are currently employed, or looking to get one with a specific company, never EVER leave any comments, by yourself or your friends (you can explain to them the reason why so they understand) on your Wall that would paint a negative perspective of your current or future employer. While you are at it review your Apps and privacy settings.

With your Social Media cleaned up, Now lets turn our attention to that personal Website, Since this Website is a presention of the Professional You that you are selling to Potential Employers, lets try to keep it fairly clean and professional. Sure, as part of your personality profile on the Website you can mention that you happen to like specific bands, but keep it as a passing reference  instead of gushing on and on about just how much you happen to be a fan of lets say Insane Clown Posse or Metallica.  Remember what you LIKE to listen to off hours may not be quite the sound that works in the office.

While you are looking for additional tips on this topic, I would suggest starting with an article like this one here