Cleaning your social media profile: Yes employers do look!

Did you know your social media pages have a huge impact on your potential employer’s opinion of you? The latest research indicates that 70% of employers look through your social media profiles when receiving your application. If you listen up now, we can make sure you create a positive online presence that will not only set you aside from other graduates but also impress those employers!

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1. Consider your content.

You’re about to post about last night’s antics, does it make you cringe typing it out or looking at those pictures again? Don’t post it. Try to steer clear of anything too topical, such as political views, offensive memes that are shared ‘for a joke’ or just plain controversial conversation. Now this seems pretty obvious, but over half of employers say that content on a candidates social media page, has prevented them getting the job.

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2. Ditch the freshers’ week photos.

A large part of your online profiles are your pictures, so make sure they are appropriate to be seen by everyone. This starts with profile pictures, try and make them as professional as possible (particularly on LinkedIn) and that they reflect the industry you want to work in. Take the time to untag yourself from any photos you haven’t posted, but could negatively impact the employer’s opinion of you, especially those which need forgetting!

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3. Show personality.

Making your social media profile private to avoid negative thoughts from a potential employer, can actually have a negative effect on how they see you. Employers are searching because they want more information and a deeper understanding of the person, not just their CV. So don’t prevent the employers from viewing your profiles. Post what you are interested in and have appropriate discussions on the platforms, just ensure you show the positive aspects of your personality! You might be exactly what they’re looking for.

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4. LinkedIn is essential.

LinkedIn offers a graduate looking to begin their career endless benefits and possibilities to explore. As a platform, it enables graduates like yourself to connect with influential people in any field and understand how they got there. It allows potential employers to view your relevant experience and education, 93% of employers look at an applicants LinkedIn profile before an interview. However, the key for a graduate is to engage with their connections regularly and maintain a presence. Maintaining a LinkedIn profile and having dialogue with employers and experts in your field, could mean landing your dream job.

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Make sure your social media reflects the employee you want them to see, whilst maintaining your personality. Social media platforms can provide an excellent facility for you to brand yourself and showcase your talents. However, it can also be the thing that is preventing you from starting your career. In order to prevent this happening, give your social media sites a thorough deep clean and put your best foot forward.

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