Privacy & Confidentiality

Privacy and confidentiality are things that some people tend to forget about on social media.  Just because you're not specifically saying it to someone doesn't mean they can't find out through the vehicles online.  For example say you're going on an interview for a big company and you think it went very well.  That company is going to go online Google your name and see what comes up.  To find pictures of you blackout wasted or doing other things you're not supposed to is a huge turn off for that company and they don't want to be represented in such a way.  The employee is a constant representation of the company so they are looking for a more conservative candidate.  Its not about how well you can do the job before you get it its about how well you seem like you have your "stuff" together.  Even if its not about applying for a job your peers are judging you through these sites as well.  This could effect interactions in group projects or seeking help in class.  Its a tough concept to grasp but in the case of social media sometimes less is more.