Here is a comprehensive list of things that you should not do with regards to your social networking efforts. All of these tips of what not to do are ONLY for your social networking efforts in your job search. We hope that by including all of the things not to do, that it will help you avoid making mistakes when you’re social networking. All of the below have been or are being done during social networking so do not repeat them too!
- Don’t have inappropriate photos or posts
- Don’t have a profile picture displaying your body
- Don’t just use one social network
- Not having any social media account
- Not updating regularly
- Don’t include link on CV to any inappropriate social profiles
- Don’t post anything negative or obscene
- Don’t share anything that may be offensive or obscene
- Don’t discuss political or religious beliefs
- Don’t badmouth anyone especially old employers/co-workers
- Don’t overload with the amount of posts you make
- Don’t spend all day on your social networking
- Don’t get personal with others
- Don’t join more groups than you can cope with
- Don’t join irrelevant groups
- Don’t use poor spelling/grammar in your posts
- Don’t have too many accounts
- Don’t be negative or aggressive
- Don’t publish personal information that’s not needed
- Don’t discuss your personal life