{"id":1763,"date":"2017-01-19T07:30:26","date_gmt":"2017-01-19T11:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lgcassocprod.wpengine.com\/?p=1763"},"modified":"2023-11-07T17:26:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T22:26:05","slug":"clean-up-your-online-presence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/es\/clean-up-your-online-presence\/","title":{"rendered":"Clean Up Your Online Presence Before Applying to Jobs \u2013 Here’s Why"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’re in the digital age where just about everyone has one \u2013 or multiple \u2013 social media accounts. If you haven’t done it recently (or ever), you should take the time to clean up your online presence before applying for jobs. It might be the difference between getting hired or rejected. <\/p>\n

In the past, the only information a potential hospitality employer could access about you was the details on your job application, but the digital era has made that a thing of the past. If you\u2019re in the market for a new gig, you must take inventory of your online presence before submitting applications. It may not seem fair, but you won\u2019t land a great opportunity if your digital space is anything but squeaky clean.<\/p>\n

Still not convinced your online presence matters to employers? Learn four reasons to clean up your online presence before applying for jobs:<\/p>\n

Why You Should Clean Up Your Online Presence Before Applying for Jobs<\/strong><\/h5>\n

You need to know what\u2019s out there<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chances are, you\u2019ve had a social media presence for years, so you probably don\u2019t remember much of the content you\u2019ve posted. Plus, other people have likely tagged you in more than a few posts and photos throughout the years \u2014 and in many cases, you may not even be aware of their existence. Beyond social media, you may also be featured in blog posts, news articles, company websites and other non-complimentary content you don\u2019t know about, so find out now and try to get it removed, before a potential hospitality employer sees it.<\/p>\n

Employers will check<\/strong><\/p>\n

It essentially goes without saying that recruiters are checking your LinkedIn profile, but they\u2019re not stopping there. According to a 2016 CareerBuilder survey<\/a>, 60% of employers use social networking sites \u2014 Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. \u2014 to learn more about candidates. While these hiring managers claim they\u2019re not intentionally seeking out negative information, if it\u2019s in the public realm, they\u2019re going to find it.<\/p>\n

Unflattering content will damage your peputation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Employers know you have a personal life, but exposing too much of it on social media could cost you a hospitality job. The Jobvite Recruiter Nation Report 2016<\/a> revealed some telling statistics about the impact your social persona can have on your job prospects. For example, 47% of recruiters don\u2019t approve of photos including alcohol consumption and 60% frown upon oversharing.<\/p>\n

No one wants to hire a liability<\/strong><\/p>\n

Recruiters want to learn as much as possible about candidates before extending an offer, so your digital presence can make or break your chances of getting the job. If you\u2019ve posted negative content about previous employers or customers, the hiring manager will assume you\u2019ll eventually do the same about their company.<\/p>\n

We hope you find these tips helpful and use them to clean up your online presence before applying for jobs. If you need assistance finding a great gig, contact LGC. We offer tons of flexible work opportunities<\/a> nationwide.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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