Your Social Time

Not only do you have to watch what you post on your favorite social site but how long you spend doing it.

Most of us know not to post inappropriate pictures on Facebook or tweet negative comments about our co-workers but now you have to monitor yourself in another way. According to careerbuilder.com if an employer sees that you’re being overly active on social media your professional commitment could be questioned. If you are always on social sites employers will start to question how your online activity is contributing to the company. They will also wonder what is not getting done while you are connecting with old friends.

A social media manager with a Los Angeles public relations firm says it is important to have a social presence you just have to make sure you don’t over-do it. A good rule of thumb? Have two separate accounts, one for personal use and one for professional use. Use the professional one to network and maintain your work related relationships. Keep your personal account private and use it on your own time. It’s a lot easier for employers to keep an eye on you once you’ve gone viral.