10 Things You Should Never Post On Social Media

The world is a smaller place due to social media and the internet hence most people’s lives are lived online. When job searching or whilst on the job, one’s skills and curriculum vitae are no longer enough for reference. Present employers and companies are now looking to social media and online presence as a point of reference. Most people in the excitement to share news and post updates might forget about what their online content can do to their personal and company brands and reputations. If you are looking to keep your job or impress prospective employers or investors then below are the 10 things you should never post on social media.

1. Embarrassing photos of you or your friends including ones of you having alcohol or taking drugs or smoking.

2. Posts that share way too much personal information.

3. Attention-seeking posts that include about your relationship issues,rants etc.

4. Gossip or personal attacks including internet trolling.

5. Offensive jokes and posts that include profanity, prejudice towards others.

6. If you are employed, complaints about your job, company or employers.

7. Posts about your work, classified information and company details.

8. Photos that you want kept private.

9. Your money and how you are spending it.

10. Self incriminating statements or posts that allude to illegal activities.