How to maintain professionalism on social media

Maintaining professionalism on social media is as crucial as maintaining professionalism in your workplace.

Before hiring, potential employers always run a social media background check before bringing you to an interview. 

Anything you post these days on social media is primarily public and visible to everyone, including employers. 

Therefore, it is necessary to be professional and vigilant when publishing anything on social media which can affect your chances of getting hired.

Here are some tips to consider when posting anything on social media.

Separating profiles

It is recommendable to create two accounts on your social media to keep your professional and personal life separate.

For instance, if you have a social media account on Instagram, it is recommended you keep two accounts, where one public and another private, where you can publish posts of your choice only to your close circles.

Blocking people

Individuals must block people in their professional circle to access some stories just as important as creating two accounts to separate your professional and private life.

One can stay connected with their professional connections by hiding some stories or posts you share.

For instance, Snapchat and Instagram have features that allow individuals to share content in their close circles.

Avoid using vulgar language

It is normal to lose control of yourself and post something which includes slang. While the shared post may not be offensive or disrespectful, it may not always look good to recruiters and future bosses.

A Chicago Tribune article highlights the issue describing around 73 percent of employers will try to avoid applicants with objectionable material on their social media accounts during the screening process.

Therefore, avoiding using vulgar language while posting or even commenting on someone else’s post is essential.

So that’s all the tips you need to know for maintaining professionalism on social media. Try your best to stay professional in the public eye, and remember to stay true to yourself.