An image of you protesting at a local rally

Best to share these with friends or others favorable to your cause!

Photo of you smoking any substance

Smoking anything doesn't look good!

A post selling your mountainbike- you've upgraded

Better let your friends know first.

A call for support to kickstart a campaign you believe in

Encouraging others to be charitable will be seen as noteworthy!

A post about you looking for a lawyer

Employers may think you are in trouble!

A post of you driving, that you took yourself

Breaking the law does not look good to an employer!

A photo of you drinking an alcohol beverage at a party

Underage drinking is a no go, even if you were only standing there

Photos of other people's children

Be sure it is with the parent's permission and you know the children!

A photo of yourself playing with fire

As long as it is a campfire, should be OK!

An image or photo of friends doing something dangerous

Wreckless stunts are viewed as negative!

A post looking for recipes ideas

Good community engaging dialougue. Everybody eats!

A photo of you holding a puppy

No problem. Everyone loves puppies!

A politically fueled post about something you are passionate about

Use judgement as political opinions are usually emotional issues, too.

A photo of you with a famous person

Should be OK, but be sure they are not infamous!

A photo of a sleeping friend

Only if consent was given, which doesn't look likely!

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Is this photo approriate for Social Media!

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Which postings you put on Social Media help or hurt your chances of future employement?

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1
An image of you protesting at a local rally
Best to share these with friends or others favorable to your cause!
Shouldn't be a problem.
Employers will frown on all social activism.
Depends on the protest and the employer.
2
A photo of you holding a gun!
As long as it is just a BB gun, it's OK!
As long as the company is pro gun, it's OK.
Not advisable!
Just be sure you are not pointing it at anyone.
3
Photo of you smoking any substance
Many employers smoke so it won't be an issue!
Just be sure it isn't illegal!
Smoking anything doesn't look good!
As long as you are sharing it will be OK!
4
Footage of a fight or arguement
If it is a close fight, it will be OK.
Best if it is action packed, not just talking!
Not a good thing to show!
Employers understand these things, happen so no issue with them.
5
A photo of you riding an ATV
Be sure you are doing something extreme!
Just standing beside it is best!
Go for it!
Post a photo only when you are racing it!
6
A post selling your mountainbike- you've upgraded
Better let your friends know first.
Employers are not interested in what you do in your free time.
Will have no effect on social media!
Employers see that you like extreme sports.......dangerous!
7
A call for support to kickstart a campaign you believe in
Encouraging others to be charitable will be seen as noteworthy!
Use your judgement as their may be aggressive opposition to it.
Employers look down upon this type of outreach.
Avoid supporting charity as it makes you look weak.
8
A photo of someone nude, but not you
As long as they are not a minor, it will be OK.
Most employers won't care.
Stay away from this!
Better to also post the person's name.
9
A post about you looking for a lawyer
Prospective employers will not be concerned. You private life is your own!
It depends on what kind of lawyer!
Not a problem.
Employers may think you are in trouble!
10
Repost something that says or promises it will increase your followers
Definetly do it!
Likely a scam so avoid it!
Employers like to see you have a large following!
Promises online are always kept!
11
A post that mocks a classmate
Be sure it is someone eveybody is mocking!
Nuetral with no social media impact.
Don't do!
Acceptable is most cases.
12
A post of you driving, that you took yourself
Breaking the law does not look good to an employer!
Be sure that it is funny!
Be sure you are doing something really crazy!
Not an issue!
13
A photo of someone, but not you, flipping someone off
Go for it!
It shows you have cool friends so yes, post it!
Not adviseable!
Should be OK, as long it is not you!
14
A photo of you drinking an alcohol beverage at a party
Employers want to see you know how to have a good time!
Underage drinking is a no go, even if you were only standing there
Just be sure you don't look drunk!
Sometimes it can backfire!
15
Photos of other people's children
Most employers like children, so it's OK!
Be sure the children are smiling and having fun!
Never do this!
Be sure it is with the parent's permission and you know the children!
16
A video of you playing guitar and singing a new song you've learned to play
Showing new skills is good!
Not appropriate
Shows you are showing off!
Employers think that you would rather be a rock star than an employee!
17
A photo of yourself playing with fire
Extreme sports are look upon well by employers.
As long as it is a campfire, should be OK!
Not an issue!
Be sure you are doing something cool with the fire!
18
Photo of you hanging with people with alcoholic drinks in their hands
Not an issue!
Employer will be happy to see that you are social.
Depends on the age of the other people.
Not advisable.
19
An image or photo of friends doing something dangerous
Be sure you show it to be as risky as possible.
Employers respect those who take risks!
Employers don't care either way!
Wreckless stunts are viewed as negative!
20
A post looking for recipes ideas
Might want to show your favorite fast food!
Employers are not interested in food!
Could offend some employers!
Good community engaging dialougue. Everybody eats!
21
A photo of you holding a puppy
If the employers are cat lovers, they will be offended.
No problem. Everyone loves puppies!
Animal rights groups may contact you!
Be sure it is a cute puppy!
22
A politically fueled post about something you are passionate about
No problem with doing that!
Employers will see your opinion as showing character.
Employer might join forces with you!
Use judgement as political opinions are usually emotional issues, too.
23
A post with profanity in it somewhere
Always!
Avoid whenever possible!
Makes you look cool and hip!
Depends on the employers. If they curse alot it will be OK!
24
A photo of you with a famous person
Never a good idea!
Makes you look like a show off, so no!
Should be OK, but be sure they are not infamous!
Be careful they are not on a show the employer doesn't like!
25
A photo of a sleeping friend
It's OK as long as the person is over 18 years old!
Employers will think that you sleep on the job, so don't post it!
Of course, your friend will love it!
Only if consent was given, which doesn't look likely!

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