{"id":57051,"date":"2018-04-19T11:35:04","date_gmt":"2018-04-19T09:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.expresspros.co.za\/?p=57051"},"modified":"2018-04-19T11:35:04","modified_gmt":"2018-04-19T09:35:04","slug":"is-your-online-activity-costing-you-the-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expresspros.co.za\/index.php\/is-your-online-activity-costing-you-the-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Is your online activity costing you the job?"},"content":{"rendered":"

By: Express Employment Professionals\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Your lack of interviews could be due to what you said online years ago.<\/b>
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The internet is a huge and wonderful place. You can search for tips on how to fix your sink, buy a used car, and leave a review for your favorite restaurant. However, it\u2019s important to remember that anything you say online is pretty much permanent. An angry review or a sarcastic comment from years ago could come back to haunt you later.<\/p>\n

This is incredibly relevant to the job search. The lack of a face-to-face connection might seem to give you some degree of anonymity, but it doesn\u2019t. Recruiters and interviewers will see what you\u2019ve done and said online and factor that into their consideration of you as a candidate,\u00a0for better or worse.<\/a><\/p>\n

According to the HUHS Library Media Center, 45% of all hiring managers use search engines to find information on people who applied for jobs. And, 63% said that something on a job seeker\u2019s social media site caused them to not offer them a job.
\nAnd the best way to avoid that situation? Not doing anything bad in the first place. But what exactly is \u201cbad\u201d when it comes to the internet and your job search? We\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Complain on Social Media<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you had food poisoning during a recent trip to Sherry\u2019s Crab Emporium, it\u2019s fine and dandy to let them know on social media or a review site. However, avoid ranting or using any rude language. Be concerned and polite. That review might come up when you\u2019re being considered for a great job, and it could be the deciding factor that throws you out as a candidate.<\/p>\n

Avoid complaining about a boss or co-worker on any of your pages. Even if you aren\u2019t social media friends with these individuals, it\u2019s still possible they could see your comments through a shared contact. And if you\u2019re applying for a new position, your potential employer could write you off as a temperamental employee.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Breach the Line Between Business and Personal<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Social media can be a great networking tool. However, don\u2019t add interviewers on any social platform. Keep the personal and professional separate. Your online interactions with the company should always be strictly professional.<\/p>\n

Avoid contacting companies you\u2019ve applied or interviewed with via social media. A quick question to your interviewer via email is fine, but writing a post to a company\u2019s Facebook page is not. The person in charge of the Facebook page most likely has nothing to do with your interview. And, if you post directly to the company\u2019s Twitter or Facebook feed, you\u2019re letting everybody else see your conversation.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t bother your contacts on social media. Don\u2019t message them just because you can. Avoid doing anything that could be seen as begging for a job. Realize that there is a line between social media for business and social media for personal use.<\/p>\n

DO Be the Best Version of Yourself<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When you want to impress someone in the real world, you bring your A game. You put on a nice suit, smile, and take care to be as polite as possible.<\/p>\n

The internet should be no different.<\/a>\u00a0If your name is in any way attached, realize that whatever you say or do is there to stay. Don\u2019t post pictures of yourself partying or say anything overtly political. Keep complaints to yourself, and don\u2019t use any profanity.<\/p>\n

To keep your personal life private, it\u2019s important to adjust your privacy settings. Although the method for this will change depending on the platform, you usually can adjust what the general public (non-friends\/followers) see on social media through something on the site\u2019s \u201csettings\u201d tab.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Forget to Log-Out<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The internet is a great place, but nothing replaces the power of a true one-on-one, face-to-face interaction. Go the extra mile and deliver your resume and cover letter to a business in person.<\/p>\n

If you have questions, pick up the phone. Call the office and schedule an in-person appointment to meet with someone and discuss your concerns politely and succinctly.<\/p>\n

Whenever an interview is over, send a handwritten thank you card in the mail. That little bit of extra effort goes a long way.<\/p>\n

In all that you do, be quick, polite, and kind. That\u2019s something truly memorable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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