Social Media and me

When I first started getting into social media, around 2002 with mySpace, I didn't take it that seriously. As a matter of fact I don't think most people did. Most my information was silly and messages were infrequent and superficial. But as social media progressed through the years, it has grown up.

You now have to worry who is taking pictures of you doing what because they might end up on Facebook. From a career prospective, this has to be taken seriously. Some jobs that I have applied for have asked for access to my Facebook account, or any other social media accounts I have. It's alarming to me how my social life can now effect my career.

Some people actually say you need to develop two identities in social media. One for business and one for pleasure. Some of your friends might post something you find inappropriate about your boss and that's the last thing people need to see. And quite honestly, half of them are not even your friends anymore!

When I look at social media now, it is in a more serious lighting. I monitor who I become friends with better and what I update. It's simply not about connecting with friends, but it's also about connecting with jobs and networks.