Updated December 2018 One of the most powerful, and least used, pages on LinkedIn is the Privacy & Setting section. Privacy is a complex topic, and as a concept it's in a lot of flux right now. No matter what your personal approach to the information you share with the world at large, though, the ability to navigate the various privacy settings online is important. On LinkedIn there are a number of ways that you can control how and what you share. Ultimately, what you decide to share and what you decide to keep private is largely dependent on your comfort level and on your goals for using LinkedIn. Take Control of Your … [Read more...]
Don’t Waste Time Worrying about Your Social Media Permanent Record
I used to have an earring when I was in my early twenties. A big, fat, silver hoop. My father had always said that I couldn't have one while I lived under his roof. That was fine. I just waited until I was 21 and living in an apartment in college. My friend Chrissie took me to the mall and I got my ear pierced. I was young, a musician, and I thought I was totally cool. And in case you are wondering, I absolutely wasn't. Who We Were Isn't Necessarily Who We Are Have I scared you away? Do you want nothing to do with me now because of what I did almost 20 years ago? Have I lost all professional credibility? My guess is that you're … [Read more...]