We're going to continue to focus on building your network while

maintaining a professional image to help you achieve your personalized roadmap goal.

Social media is ingrained in our everyday existence.

Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram to name a few.

Each of us plays a critical role in maintaining

our image as seen by others through these outlets.

We want them secure and professional.

People and human resource positions and managers are searching through online profiles.

According to smart biz trends in 2016,

LinkedIn is hands down the most popular social media site for professional networking.

LinkedIn is great for people looking to connect with people in similar industries.

Let's discuss some tips to safeguard

your online profiles and make them attractive to employers.

Review your photos.

First impressions are fundamental and we want to do what we can to ensure

our profile pictures represent us in a professional and responsible manner.

Revisit your posts and status.

If you see something offensive or insulting, delete it.

We want to be seen reflecting positive energy,

demonstrating the ability to work in various environments

and with those you may disagree with, shows maturity.

Edit privacy settings.

Privacy settings have features from hiding certain posts from those on your friends list,

or completely blocking people from seeing your profile.

Maintain strong security settings.

Once you have completed the cleansing of your social media accounts, maintain them.

Before posting something, ask yourself,

will this cause embarrassment or jeopardize my job or future goal?

If you're questioning something,

it's better not to include it in a public domain.

Use these tips and others learn through other specialization elsewhere,

to ensure your online existence is portraying you the way you want.

Don't let your social media channels limit your achievements.

Use them wisely and maintain a professional and secure presence.

Safeguard Your Online Image