Reality is this: Most people do not realize the ramifications of posting on Social Media. It’s not like making an offhand remark in a coffee shop “back in the day”. Everything, and I do mean EVERYTHING is “saved”.

Most people’s only presence on Google is from their Facebook account. So, what’s the big deal? Most employment agencies know this, and coupled with the fact that people either do not know how to edit their settings, or Facebook makes yet another change to your privacy settings without you knowing, your profile is pretty much available.

Don’t believe me? Google yourself. Do a search by your Facebook name and your state. This is why I have removed all the pictures of me in either a dress or dancing on the bar. I think….

I am constantly amazed, especially my under-thirty friends, by the photos of themselves (scantily clad, cocktails in hand) posted for all to see. Even more shocking is that many of these folks are looking for work. Do they really not get that potential employers are looking? They surely google new people that they meet to find out more, but have they taken Ed’s advice and googled themselves? I doubt it.

I made a comment on one of these friend’s photos, and was called out for being hurtful….when in fact I was trying to protect her!

When I google myself, the first thing that comes up is my wedding announcement-and that has been over for years. But doubt it would stop someone from employing me. I say “Tread Carefully”. If you wouldn’t want your mother, not to mention your boss, to see it, don’t post it (and I am not referring to a little yellow sticky-note).