People make a lot of stupid decisions, and their use of Facebook would be no exception. I believe my all-time favorite example on failbook.com was when a girl posted a lengthy status update concerning her hatred of her new job and her boss; not only did she post during business hours, but she had forgotten that her supervisor was a Facebook friend of hers. He was quick to point this out when he eventually responded, along with a brilliantly scathing response that culminated in his telling her to not bother showing up the next day.
Like many other items, Facebook is a tool, and can be used to great benefit or to great consequence. Knowing how to use Facebook in a professional manner can enhance one’s profile, but must be done carefully lest reputations or entire careers be ruined.
How do you use Facebook for business purposes?
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Yeah, I think people sometimes forget who can really see all their information. That’s part of the reason why I make sure to mess with the privacy settings and make sure the stuff I write won’t come back to haunt me later.
@Roadlesstaken - What are you writing that you are afraid might haunt you later if you don’t keep it private?! :p Just kidding… … … I think…
I always post as if the world is watching. That’s partly because the world may indeed be watching, and partly because my 12 year old – and his friends – are my friends. It’s a great way to keep up with the kids, and I’d hate to be the one breaking all the rules!
@AuthorMelindaClayton - ”… as if the world is watching.” I think that’s a fantastic guideline!