Why you should make your Facebook profile employer friendly

Lately, I've been reading alot of articles posted by job recruiters, HR managers, and bloggers about social media and the hiring procedure. It is known that employers most employers check out our social media profiles prior to us even being called for an interview. As much as we would like to think that our Facebook and Twitter accounts are for the sole enjoyment of our friends and associates, the reality is that social media is becoming an integral part of who we are and what we represent all wrapped up in 140 characters.

What steps have you taken, out side of account privacy, have you taken to position your social media identity for future employers and customers? Do you think it's important? Do you think what you represent on social media is an important factor in you being hired by a company?

Definitely check out this infographic from Mashable.com to change your mind if you think it's not important.