Is there anything on your social media feed that could cause you embarrassment? Could your social media platform be the cause of missed opportunities?
According to a survey by Careerbuilder, 70% of employers scroll through social media to spy on potential employees and 54% of these employers have eliminated a candidate based on what they've seen. š±
Here's the top reasons why they were struck off:
1. Posted provocative or inappropriate photos, videos or information (39%)
2. Posted information about drinking or using drugs (38%)
3. Made discriminatory comments related to race, gender, religion (32%)
4. Bad-mouthed previous company or fellow employee (30%)
5. Lied about qualifications (27%)
6. Had poor communication skills (27%)
7. Been linked to criminal behaviour (26%)
8. Shared confidential information from previous employers (23%)
9. Had an unprofessional screen name (22%)
10. Lied about an absence (17%) Don't panic and get rid of your social media profiles altogether though becau...