Before you post those party pics, consider just who might be checking out your online profile. (Hint: Your boss?!)These days you can define your relationship with your latest love or add a new friend and reunite with an old one without ever stepping away from your keyboard. Isn't technology fab? There's just one problem: when it comes to online profiles, your friends aren't the only ones checking your status updates.
Set it Straight
If the scandalous photos from your best friend's wild bachelorette weekend are too good not to post ASAP, then at least -- for her sake and yours -- make sure your profile and photos are set to private. On Facebook and MySpace, as well as other similar sites, limiting access strictly to your friends is just a simple click away.
For Your Eyes Only
Afraid that your most recent post might be offensive? Follow this rule: If you wouldn't want your boss or your mom to see it -- then it probably shouldn't be on the Internet. And that's not just for those party pics either. Blogging about your bad habits and little secrets is never a good idea -- that's what the little black journal next to your bed is for. So, ponder before your post!
Sleep On It
You've just walked through the door, which means you finished your last margarita less than half an hour ago, and your computer is crying for some attention. Don't even think about it. If the stories still seem hilarious in the light of day, then there will be plenty of time for dishing all the dirty details in the morning.
Down to Business
Online profiles don't just have to be about socializing and showing off your latest crush. Creating a personal website or a profile on a networking site like LinkedIn can help you promote yourself to employers and co-workers. Add a link to it on your resume and voila! You look oh-so-technologically-advanced.
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