Having a social networking profile is a good thing — it presents you as technologically and professionally savvy. Just make sure your profile is helping to present your best side — not the side that got drunk at your buddy's New Year's party.
Surveys suggest that approximately 30% of employers are using Facebook as part of the applicant screening process and 80%+ hiring managers are checking LinkedIn as part of the applicant screening process. In short, keep your Facebook profile clean and make certain that the security settings are consistent with the type of information you care for "outsiders" to know.
Be careful about the following issues on Facebook and LinkedIn:
1. Inappropriate Pictures (Facebook)
2. Complaining About Your Current Job (Facebook)
3. Posting Conflicting Information to Your Resume (Facebook/LinkedIn)
4. Statuses You Wouldn\'t Want Your Boss to See (Facebook/LinkedIn)
5. Losing by Association (Facebook – consider editing your "friends" from Facebook if they make you look guilty by association).
Hoping to change your career path?
The most likely way career changers will find new employment is through the people they know. People are more likely to take a chance on someone who comes through a recommendation. With preparation, persistence and the right job search strategy you can network your way into that new career.
Make certain your LinkedIn profile is updated and be certain to ask 1 - 2 colleagues from previous jobs about recommendations. Ask them to write about your versatility and level of commitment. These recommendations will help position you for your career change.
How to break the awkward silence at an Interview
You can use LinkedIn to find the people that you’re meeting. Knowing that you went to the same school, both own a certain brand of motorcycle, or shares acquaintances is a lot better than an awkward silence after, “I’m doing fine, thank you.”
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