📱 Is Your Social Media Hurting Your Career Without You Even Knowing It?
Is your social media feed helping your career—or silently sabotaging it? A new study says nearly half of working adults believe being too active online could hurt your job prospects. Whether you're a content king or casual scroller, this is a must-read for anyone navigating work and social media in 2024.
7/18/20251 min read
Once upon a time, not having a social media profile was the red flag. Now? It might be the other way around.
A new report just dropped, and 44% of working adults say that being active on social media could actually hurt your career more than help it.
Yikes.
🚩 So What's the Issue?
It’s not just about controversial hot takes or unhinged memes. Even regular posts about hobbies, lifestyle, or trying to be “influencer-level extra” can make employers pause.
It’s giving:
“Why are they posting so much during work hours?”
“Why is he doing shirtless TikToks every weekend?”
“Do we really want our brand tagged in that?”
💼 Employers Are Watching... Literally
According to the report:
70% of employers check out your social media before hiring
57% of them have actually rejected someone based on what they found
And here's the generational split:
Younger adults see social media as an asset — a chance to build your brand, network, and show personality
Older adults? More likely to think it’s a career liability
(Translation: Your boss probably thinks your Instagram story is a little too wild.)
🤔 So What Should You Do?
We’re not saying delete your entire digital life — but maybe audit your vibe.
Keep it authentic, but don’t overshare
Ask: “Would I want a hiring manager to see this?”
And maybe skip the 2 AM subtweets about your boss
In 2024, your feed is your resume — even if you’re just vibing on TikTok. So scroll responsibly.