Social media has taken the world by storm.  In just a short amount of time, social networking sites have transformed from just an idea into a large factor of society.  Over 400 million people worldwide have a Facebook account, while over 200 million people use Twitter (Morgan).  Facebook and Twitter are just two of the popular websites used to communicate with other people.  Other networking sites, including Instagram, Tumblr, and Myspace, are also popular in culture today.  These websites are so dominating that you don’t even need a computer to use them.  Cell phone and Tablet companies have made devices with apps, so accessing these websites are quicker and easier than ever.  Social networking sites are convenient and fun when interacting with friends and family, but are they appropriate in the work force?

            Many users of sites such as Twitter and Facebook believe that what they post is private and protected.  Although your account is secured with a password, and you think only certain people can view posts, the truth is that anyone can view statuses, comments, tweets, or pictures.  Some companies use extreme measures to locate prospects on the internet and use that information when conducting interviews.  In some cases, what you post on social websites determines whether or not you get and/or maintain a job.