In recent surveys, over 90% of employers admitted that they look at applicants’ social media accounts before inviting them for interview. What’s more, 69 per cent said they had rejected applicants after checking out their profiles on Facebook or other sites. It is therefore very important to project the correct image on social media when you are job-hunting.
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In pairs. Discuss each tip below and decide if this is something you should do (✔) or should not do (✘).
a Post negative comments about a current or previous employer. b Check your privacy settings regularly and update them when a site’s privacy rules change. c Shut down all your social media accounts, especially if you are looking for a job in marketing. d When your friends upload photos, ask to review the pictures before they tag you. e Follow companies you are interested in and leave comments on their posts. f Check all your posts and comments for spelling or grammatical errors. g Post funny comments about colleagues or clients. h Change your settings so that your old posts don’t show up online. i Share relevant articles you have enjoyed and add intelligent comments. j Make sure your profile on professional sites such as LinkedIn is complete and up to date. k Upload photos or posts about using drink or drugs.
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In pairs. What would the possible result be for each of these tips if you did not follow the advice? Give reasons for your answers.
