Social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace are great to use but there can be pitfalls to using such sites.\u00a0 Therefore, it is important to review and update your social networking pages and be aware of any information about you that is searchable on the web.\u00a0 In this day and age, it is not out of the question for employers to google a potential candidate\u2019s name or to search a social networking site to see if a candidate has a page.\u00a0 You should always use your discretion when dealing with online materials.\u00a0 Your online reputation is as important as your real life one so you should take steps to ensure that any online information about you will not derail your efforts to obtain a position.\u00a0 Google your own name and see if you are comfortable with the information available.\u00a0 Also, take a look at your social networking pages and make sure that the details do not reflect poorly on you.\u00a0 You do not have to remove your pages.\u00a0 Instead, take advantage of the access restriction available to you by making your pages private and be sure that any photos visible to any visitor to the page are ones that you are comfortable having a potential employer see.\u00a0 Also, the following two articles are great resources:<\/p>\n
Potential social medial pitfalls<\/a> (from careerbuilder.com)<\/p>\n