Avoid these 5 mistakes to make sure the internet serves you for good when building up your career.- Spreading yourself too thin. Although an active online presence can be helpful, don't try to be involved in everything everywhere. Employers will be frustrated when they find nothing but unimportant, outdated, or incomplete profiles. Focus on a few sites keep them updated often.
- Venting, inappropriate comments, and questionable photos. In a survey 79% of employers and job recruiters reported reviewing online information before hiring. 70% of these employers rejected applicants because of what they found. Consider that your boss or potential boss might read what you post online before putting it up.
- Adding anyone and everyone as a contact. Quality beats quantity when it comes to who you associate with online. What if a potential employers were to reach out to one of your contacts to inquire about you? Can you trust everyone on your list to give a positive and helpful answer?
- Failing to network. Why bother building an online presence if you’re not going to use it? If you’re in the hunt for a new job let people know! Many high paying jobs are never posted but are filled through word of mouth or referrals.
- Doing too much online. When it comes to building relationships and finding a job don’t neglect the real world. You don't want to miss out!
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