Social Media in Business Communication

Post on social media only after you have learned how to remove or edit a posting! Common sense often kicks in hours after your finger pushed "send." These days, business, government, and military recruiters are searching social media for evidence not to hire someone and for reasons to fire others. Be careful of what you post--think of it from outside your own head and shoes. Consider your reputation and that of others you want to be in connection. Although critical thinking is a skill and a value, it may not be the best criterion for deciding what to post. Common sense and common courtesy are better foundations. Last night I tried an experiment and posted an uncomplimentary comment and by 9:00 this morning, I had negative, critical feedback addressing the post. Bad news travels fast--but do you want to be known for being its pall bearer?