Social media can be a valuable tool for your job search. However, it can also derail your efforts by giving a potential employer the wrong impression of you. Imagine you post pictures of the weekend’s booze cruise on Facebook. Will a potential employer pass you over? Very likely! But if you use social media appropriately, it can help you find a job much faster.

Potential employers look online to learn all about possible candidates. So be aware of these biggest social media mistakes because they could hurt your job search.

1. No online presence
2. Demonstrating poor communication skills
3. Spelling and grammar flaws
4. Plagiarism
5. Tasteless comments, inappropriate and profane remarks
6. Extreme political or religious views
7. Offensive images
8. Posts on drug use
9. Photos with alcohol
10. Nude photos
11. Showing too much skin or too much makeup
12. Cyberbullying
13. Complaining about current or past employer
14. Job and customer complaints
15. Posting untruthful information on qualifications
16. Posting content about searching for a new job
17. Sharing confidential information
18. Racism or sexism
19. Being negative
20. Showing off wealth and big purchases

If you want to learn how to use LinkedIn to your advantage, check out our online course “How To Create An Amazing Linkedin Profile.”

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