Social networking site have given employers and college advisers a virtual resume. Viewing someone 's profile can aid an employer or college adviser to find out a person 's hobbies and interest. As well as finding someone interest and hobbies some may determine a person 's political views by the pictures posted. Honorable practice on social media can lead to positive results within a community. Due to the many aspects on social media, it has given the employer or college advisor a new outlook on their …show more content…
Astoundingly, social media can change an acceptance slip in vigorous way based on how an applicant presents content on one accounts. The journalist, Jeffrey Cartwright explains, “When colleges have a positive out view on social media it can increase the chance of being accepted by 38% and when it 's negative it could rule you down on you accept rate” (Cartwright para 8). Displaying a person 's social media with positive comments, friendly photos, and acceptable posts can show that an applicant is an outgoing and positive person. Many aspects can cause an acceptance to increase just by using positivity. In addition, penalty of students do not understand that if they post racist and self-incrimination can bring negative feedback to viewers. Mr.Cartwright as well describes, “When college adviser check social media they are mainly looking for racist comments, and self-incriminating content”(Cartwright para 6-7). Recently over the news there has been some incidents with students posting racist remarks on social media, resulting in the colleges either expelling the student or having them suspended. Social media can surprisingly impact an employee or a future student just by one click of a