Social Media Madness

Alright so we all do it. Tweet, Facebook, Instagram, and whatever else is out there to look at on our social media websites. However, does one honestly know how SOCIAL our social media actually is. Yes, I know there are private settings on all of our sites. Although that "private" information might not be so private as one may think.

Like it or not Social Media is a part of our world. The majority of the Fortune 500 Companies have social media, News sites have social media, and even your own mother might have an account she tweets at. Therefore EVERYONE and I mean EVERYONE has access to it. For example, I was in interview a couple of months. The interview began normal just like any other one I have been in. About half way through the interview the interviewer told me to pull out my phone and "Read my last 3 tweets" to him. No I am not kidding this actually did happen. My mouth dropped and my face turned red while I thought WHAT IN THE WORLD? Thankfully my older brother had nailed into my brain to not put EVERYTHING about myself on social media. The exact words he used were "Lauren Kathleen do you think grandma would want to see or think about everything you do in your college life." I listened and from that moment on I do not share my whole life on social media.

Since we are all Undergraduate's and most likely all have the "social media bug" remember to always have in your mind that others will be reading or looking at what you are posting. Here are 5 tips to give yourself a positive imagine on Social Media sites!

1. Stop and think before you post.

2. Remember to look at your privacy settings

3. Google yourself and see what actually pops up!

4. Do not put up any pictures that portray you in a negative way

5. Give yourself a positive brand on the Internet to show your future employer!

By using these 5 tips it will help show future companies that are you serious about yourself and are ready to enter into the work force! Good luck and POST SMART!

P.S: Since you are probably all dying to know my last 3 tweets I will tell you!
   1. "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney
   2. "This year will be the final time Jim Nabors will sing 'Back Home Again in Indiana' at the #Indy500. Thank you Jim! (Retweeted from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway)
   3. "Congratulations to Meryl Davis and Charlie White on the GOLD MEDAL"(Retweeted from The Today Show)








by: Lauren Isaacs