Social media loving jobseekers could be harming their futures

Whilst many of us have been savvy enough to hide that cheeky Zante 2008 album, the younger generation and their tendency to overshare online are leaving parents concerned over the state of their futures. 

Over half of parents fear their children are ruining their reputations and future career prospects through the content they’re posting online.

According to a survey from AgeChecked, 58% of parents are concerned that their children’s online activity could harm their job prospects.

Alastair Graham, CEO of AgeChecked, said it was understandable that parents are concerned about what their children are posting online. “While access to the Internet can be hugely enjoyable and educational, it can really hamper future successes if children are posting careless, or potentially embarrassing content," he explains. "Not only that, but children don’t always understand who can see the things they’re posting on social media sites – their accounts may not be as private as they think.”