Social media. It's been around long enough now that most of us know that it's more than just a way to keep in touch with old friends and distant family. At a base level, it is useful and actually lots of fun for those purposes, but social media also gives people a peek into who you are and what your life is like and a lot is left up to interpretation. While that may not be such a big deal when it's your old middle school bestie making the judgments, it's a different case altogether when it's a professional contact or hiring manager.
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Whether you're partial to Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, or even just use sites like Twitter and LinkedIn for professional purposes, what you share on social media—both about your personal life and about what's going on in the world—can speak volumes about you and send out all sorts of vibes—both positive and negative—to anyone looking.
Your social media posts can reveal insights about your personality, your political leanings, how you spend your free time, your opinions on all manner of topics, what your priorities are, how you feel about yourself, and even where you physically are at any given moment. If you're not careful, you may even reveal some things you're not to keen on others knowing. Click through the gallery to see some things you may be revealing via social media.