Job Searching? Dont be Stupid...

This post is in regards to things you DO NOT want to to, specifically on Facebook, when you are looking for a job.  These suggestions may seem like simple common sense, but it is amazing how many people overlook these or forget about them.

Literally everything you post on Facebook can be seen by millions of people (depending on your privacy settings).  So you have to be careful about what you post when you are doing job interviews; you can be sure that your potential employees are looking you up to do some preliminary eliminations for their jobs.

The best thing you can do is go through your privacy settings and make sure only your friends can view your page.  This isn't completely foolproof, but its a start from blocking most people from viewing your profile page.

If you settings are less private however, the logic is simple.  Do not post things that could be seen as distasteful to future employers.  This goes beyond simple status updates.  People can post comments on other peoples walls, pictures, groups etc.  Make sure to watch what you write because it can probably be found if someone tries hard enough.

Another area you want to monitor is what your friends are posting on your page and/or commenting on your pictures.  If you have friends commenting about parties over the weekend or things of that nature, it makes you guilty by association (in a sense).  Similarly, make sure you are not a part of any "questionable" groups.  For example, don't openly show you're apart of the group "It's the weekend, time to get wasted."  That may not put you in a good light for a new job.

Another huge problem are pictures posted online.  You have to make sure people don't tag you in their own photos.  You don't want half of your pictures to be you tagged at parties playing beer pong.  Everyone has a good time sure, but employers don't need to see it advertised all over your profile.

Again, these are pretty simple suggestions that everyone should know by now, but it's amazing how many people don't monitor their profile, and forget how important it is, especially when looking for a job.