Good question, and a tough one! I find myself holding back often, as there are a number of things I could find myself saying at any given moment that would not help my career. ;-) On the other hand, I've finally stopped hiding my age! But I'm also not actively engaged in a job search right now.
This part made me lol: "It’s not hiding if you don’t go into a job interview, shake their hand and say, 'I’m so glad to be here after my recent stroke.'”
Your post reminded me of the "Cisco fatty" (referring to a paycheck, not a person). Do you know that one? https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna29901380 - my husband happened to be working at Cisco at the time, which made it all the more amusing to us.
When looking for a job, I'd either limit the posts about failed attempts or mistakes, or really be careful to present myself in a positive, confident light that would appeal to potential employers. I don't like censoring myself any more than you do, but people do get impressions and you want to make those impressions good!
I think a lot about what I post on FB and how much I can reveal to the people I'm in community with. (I'm in a serving-them role and do not want them to take care of me.) This means writing carefully -- knowing I have a lot of different audiences. I'm always honest, but (like you said) intentional.
Good question, and a tough one! I find myself holding back often, as there are a number of things I could find myself saying at any given moment that would not help my career. ;-) On the other hand, I've finally stopped hiding my age! But I'm also not actively engaged in a job search right now.
This part made me lol: "It’s not hiding if you don’t go into a job interview, shake their hand and say, 'I’m so glad to be here after my recent stroke.'”
Your post reminded me of the "Cisco fatty" (referring to a paycheck, not a person). Do you know that one? https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna29901380 - my husband happened to be working at Cisco at the time, which made it all the more amusing to us.
I'd say to be authentic and also try to remain positive. The posts by this woman on LinkedIn provide a good example, I think: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-unrau-a9793817/
When looking for a job, I'd either limit the posts about failed attempts or mistakes, or really be careful to present myself in a positive, confident light that would appeal to potential employers. I don't like censoring myself any more than you do, but people do get impressions and you want to make those impressions good!
That Cisco thing is just all the worst of humanity rolled into one incident, isn't it? Ugh.
Thanks as always for being here and your thoughtful feedback, Rosana.
I think a lot about what I post on FB and how much I can reveal to the people I'm in community with. (I'm in a serving-them role and do not want them to take care of me.) This means writing carefully -- knowing I have a lot of different audiences. I'm always honest, but (like you said) intentional.
Thanks much Carin.