{"id":3928,"date":"2016-09-15T13:24:03","date_gmt":"2016-09-15T18:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kbicblog.com\/blog\/pharmacy\/?p=3928"},"modified":"2022-05-03T15:52:40","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T20:52:40","slug":"social-media-cleanup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kbicblog.com\/pharmacy\/candidate-resources\/social-media-cleanup\/","title":{"rendered":"How-To: Clean Up Your Social Media"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/kbicblog.com\/blog\/pharmacy\/files\/2016\/09\/How-To-Clean-Up-Your-Social-Media.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3929 size-full\" title=\"How-To: Clean Up Your Social Media\" src=\"http:\/\/kbicblog.com\/blog\/pharmacy\/files\/2016\/09\/How-To-Clean-Up-Your-Social-Media.jpg\" alt=\"how-to-clean-up-your-social-media\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbicblog.com\/pharmacy\/files\/2016\/09\/How-To-Clean-Up-Your-Social-Media.jpg 560w, https:\/\/kbicblog.com\/pharmacy\/files\/2016\/09\/How-To-Clean-Up-Your-Social-Media-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/a>About two hours \u2014 that\u2019s how long Americans spend on social media each day. Between tweeting, liking, and posting, what you share online gives others full access to your life, from your political views and social habits to your favorite TV shows and what you ate for breakfast on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re sharing more personal information than ever on social media, and you never know who may stumble upon your accounts. How about a prospective boss? CareerBuilder\u2019s 2015 social media recruitment study revealed that 52 percent of employers research applicants online. And don\u2019t forget Great Aunt Esther. More and more older adults are embracing the internet and social media. If your profiles don\u2019t quite showcase you in the light you\u2019d like to be seen (such as an awesome new employee or favorite great niece), it might be time for some spring cleaning, one platform at a time.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Who isn\u2019t on Facebook nowadays? Reigning as social media king (with more than 1 billion active daily users!), it\u2019s likely the first place someone will search for you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First things first \u2014 look at your photos. You\u2019ve heard this before, but it begs repeating: Delete any images you would not want a potential employer to see. Change your privacy settings on photo albums if you just can\u2019t part with those sorority mixer snaps.<\/li>\n<li>We all have that Facebook friend known for posting lengthy rants about politics, their employer, and their life in general. Don\u2019t be that friend. Remove any inappropriate or discriminatory content and examples of poor writing or communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t forget about your likes and groups. They not only reveal what you\u2019re involved in and what you care about but also can say a lot about your image.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Like what you&#8217;re reading? <a href=\"http:\/\/kbicblog.com\/blog\/pharmacy\/category\/candidate-resources\/\">Click here<\/a> for more Candidate Career Resources.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s the reason why kids today don\u2019t know that a hashtag was originally known as a pound sign. With 310 million active monthly users, you\u2019re bound to run into someone you know.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When it comes to 140 characters, proper spelling and grammar are usually the first to go. Frequent misuse, however, is a sign of poor writing skills and results in an inability to get your message across.<\/li>\n<li>Blurting out your angst, tweet after tweet can really take a toll on how you\u2019re perceived. Save the griping for your mama \u2014 as long as she agrees to not post it on her Twitter account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s your go-to place to post pictures of sunsets, brunch, and your dog. Along with 500 million other people.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After going through all of your Facebook photos, Instagram is next. Don\u2019t overlook those commonly forgotten tagged photos, either. A picture is worth a thousand words, so you want your feed to tell a positive story about you.<\/li>\n<li>Mind your list of followers. Insta-spam is alive and well. You don\u2019t want any inappropriate accounts tampering with your online presence.<\/li>\n<li>Ease up on the selfies. Self-involved much? It shows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The most career-oriented of the bunch, it should be maintained as such. Network with 433 million other users all without having to rock a suit.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start with your profile picture. That Instagram selfie isn\u2019t going to cut it here. Stick with a high-quality headshot. You want to look approachable and use a non-distracting background.<\/li>\n<li>Your profile should be up-to-date and match your r\u00e9sum\u00e9. Take advantage of LinkedIn\u2019s option to add relevant links, images, and videos to really amp it up. Use these features to show off tangible examples of your work, so your profile serves as a one-stop shop for your employment history and skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A Google search of your name with location and former job titles doesn\u2019t hurt, either. Cleaning up digital dirt can take time and energy. But it\u2019s well worth the effort to convey who you want to be online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About two hours \u2014 that\u2019s how long Americans spend on social media each day. 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