TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) -- Many companies these days are finding new ways to conduct background checks on potential employees...and that includes social media.
So the question is, how can you make your online presence a positive one?
WTXL spoke with Leslie Mille of the Florida State University Career Center to learn more about job hunting and social media.
Here are her do's and don'ts for keeping profiles professional:
- DO get active on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter
- DO highlight your unique skills and interests
- DO use correct grammar
- DO join industry/company groups
- DO start a discussion
- DON'T post inappropriate messages
- DON'T post overly opinionated content
- DON'T complain about current or past employers
- DON'T be offensive
- DON'T spend too much time on social media -- after harnessing your online persona, go out and live it!
