DON’T BE THIS GIRL: “They Loved Your G.P.A. Then They Saw Your Tweets” DON’T BE THIS GIRL: “They Loved Your G.P.A. Then They Saw Your Tweets” By stephanie on November 13, 2013 Tags: social media, expert advice True story: a prospective student attended a campus information session and proceeded throughout the event to tweet inappropriate comments about her fellow attendees. The college presenters found out. Needless to say, she was not accepted. These days, it’s not just job applicants who have to deactivate Facebook, scour their posts and untag photos; school applicants need to be just as cognizant of their social media footprint, especially when your online presence can negatively affect your admission chances. Some are concerned that universities might erroneously associate an applicant with an unrelated account. How you choose to portray yourself is a reflection of your (poor) judgment. Time to change those privacy settings!
Oversharing: Think Before You Post Video. A Tour of the Quack Cave. Vikings Have Red Flagged 8 Draft Prospects For Dumb Tweets - The Viking Age - A Minnesota Vikings Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more. Aug 29, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman and Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher watch warm ups before the game with the Tennessee Titans at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. Vikings win 24-23. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports Be warned draft prospects. The Minnesota Vikings are reading your tweets. Yes, this is what it’s come to in 2014.
“There were guys I found on Twitter this year that I can’t believe they would post and re-Tweet some of the stuff they were saying,” Spielman said. “I won’t say the names. Spielman wouldn’t be too specific about the red flagged tweets. This may all seem a bit absurd but it’s just the world we live in. Players with a chance to be drafted must also keep in mind the millions that are at stake. Your parents and/or girlfriend aren’t looking to possibly pay you millions of dollars. Like The Viking Age on Facebook. Topics: Minnesota Vikings, Rick Spielman About the Author. What Your Social Media Reputation Says to Employers. It used to be that job candidates were judged on their resume, cover letter and references before the in-person interview. But now with social media, job candidates are being fully examined before even stepping foot into a human resources department, and some college students might find themselves at a disadvantage.
According to a survey of recent grads by online privacy company Abine, Inc , despite the fact that 69% of the Class of 2013 doesn’t yet have a job lined up, only 16% are spending time proactively improving their web presence. What’s more, 60% of graduates are not concerned about their online profiles affecting their ability to secure or keep a job, and experts say a candidate’s online presence and the content they post can make or break a job opportunity. For grads looking to clean up their act and get hired, here are four tips from online and career experts on how to create a more positive online reputation.
Tip No. 1: Google Yourself Tip No. 2: Don’t Rely on Privacy Settings.