SOCIAL MEDIA
Potential employers and admissions counselors often look at social media profiles when making selection decisions.
Here are some tips to protect yourself in the social media age:
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| Make your contact information private. Never post your phone number, address or email address. | Manage who can view images of you. Untag photos if necessary. |
| Don't list your exact date and place of birth. Don't answer any personal questions in quizzes! | Create several "friends" lists to manage who sees particular information about you. |
| Limit who can search for your profile on internet search engines. | Be careful about who can see your status updates. And don't swear! |
| Create a professional email address to use when communicating with colleges, prospective jobs and other professional opportunities | Hide your location or share only with people you trust. |
| Change your password frequently. | Use social media responsibly and encourage your parents to do the same. |
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