--- title: Professional Social Media Tips for Job Seekers description: Do you ever think about your social media presence from the viewpoint of a future employer? 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What about the kinds of things your friends post of you? As you approach graduation and start applying for jobs, the last thing that might cross your mind is how your social media and online presence will affect you. Keep reading to find 6 tips for managing your social media presence that can give you a competitive edge in today’s job market and leave potential employers with a good impression.   ## **1. Think before posting on social media** Social media is a great way to show your individual personality and connect with friends, new and old. However, it’s important to think about what you share online. You may think that Snapchat stories go away after 24 hours or a picture won’t be found after it is archived, but the internet stores this content forever. A bad photo or a harsh status can stick around, even when you think it is deleted.  Whether it is an Instagram photo, quick status update, or TikTok video, think before posting. If you think it could be viewed in a negative light, refrain from posting it. This includes replying to others’ posts. It’s not always necessary to add your opinion, and seemingly friendly discussions in the comments can turn into heated arguments quickly. Lastly, there is never a right time to post content that is illegal, unethical, or hostile.   ## **2. Understand your audience** You never know who is going to come across your online presence, so always consider your target audience before posting. A negative post on social media can be a red flag to hiring managers and can cost you a job interview or job opportunity. Think of your content from the standpoint of, “Would I be okay with my boss seeing this?” If your answer is no, you should not post it. Remember to keep all of your profiles on every platform in mind. You’ll most likely have personal social media accounts and professional ones. Both platforms shouldn’t have the same content. For example, you shouldn’t post your fun birthday party on your LinkedIn profile. Keep your LinkedIn profile for sharing school-related articles, work experiences, job updates, and other professional matters.    ## **3. Take advantage of privacy settings** In order to keep your social media platforms separate from your professional life, consider customizing your privacy settings. This can help limit the personal information and content that your professional network is able to see. You are able to control who follows you, who can view what on your profile, and more. Even if you have your privacy settings on, always use good judgment in what you are posting. While you may have privacy settings on your social media, all of your friends may not. Be sure that if you are tagged in pictures or comments that they are appropriate. If it isn’t something you want on social media, consider asking your friend to remove the post or tag.     ## **4. Look beyond social media** You know that behaving properly and professionally online includes your personal social media accounts where you interact with friends, like Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Snapchat, TikTok, or Facebook. However, it can also include LinkedIn, Indeed, Yelp reviews, Reddit, YouTube comments, and more. Always monitor the type of content you publish on any platform, even if you don’t think it can easily be found. Future employers may not solely look at social media profiles. They may seek out positive results when entering someone’s name into a search engine. The search results of a few relevant keywords can reveal the good, the bad, and the ugly, so make sure you know how they reflect on you. Building a consistent personal brand across these platforms helps shape how others, especially employers, perceive your professionalism and credibility online.   ## **5. Be truthful about your qualifications** Job seekers should always remain truthful about their skills and qualifications in their job application, cover letter, resume, and online portfolio. Social media can easily verify whether or not individuals have the capabilities for any open positions. This is likely because social media profiles are more personal now than when they were first launched. It is also becoming more popular to conduct a quick scan of your social media platforms instead of asking basic informational interview questions over the phone. Yet, some employers still use traditional methods to verify your qualifications. Background checks, interviewing references, or talking with previous employers are a few options they may choose. Be smart and put the right information into employers' hands.   ## **6. Act professional and appropriate** Employers are not looking to hire someone who is unprofessional online. It may reflect poorly on their business if an employee is posting inappropriate content. If someone is using inappropriate and offensive language in their personal social networking, there’s a chance they will act in a similar way in the workplace. After listing the ways you should not post online, it’s important to know the acceptable ways that you can share on social media. Consider posting content that makes you stand out, like sharing professional blogs, articles, or personal work that can drive traffic to your website or online portfolio. Show your intelligence and professionalism. After all, the brand that you create on social media is unique to you.    It is important to be mindful of the comments, language, or pictures that are being posted on any social media account – including your friends’ and peers’ accounts.Nearly [91% of employers use social media](https://hirelab.io/social-media-recruitment-statistics-2026-key-data-recruiters-should-know/) accounts to evaluate their candidates and make a hiring decision. That means your online presence needs to be nothing short of squeaky clean, especially when beginning your job search. You never know what old social media post could potentially block you from the [perfect career](https://students.1fbusa.com/college-life/how-to-choose-a-career-after-college).    | ### **  WHAT'S NEXT?** 💼When you do land an interview, make sure you’re aware of [12 Things You Shouldn't Do in a Job Interview](https://students.1fbusa.com/adulthood101/things-you-should-never-to-do-in-a-job-interview). 📄Is your resume application-ready? 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