Social for dummies

Social media can be fun. It actually is one of the greatest things to happen in technology. It can be a great way to connect with old friends and colleagues, but there can also be a downside to social media if you are not careful. After interviewing for a bit during my layoff in 2009/2010. I was given some interesting advice for HR Managers. They stated that it is important to be careful what you post online. In fact, there have been instances where people have been fired or didn't get a job because of their posts on places such as Facebook.

My younger family members and friends state they are just having fun and while that may be true. Don't be dummy and post something online that you don't want to pay for later. One rule of thumb to use is this "If you don't want your parents or employer to see it, you may not want to even post it." Remember, even with the privacy settings, some things you write can come back to haunt you. Be smart about social media.