Debunking Career Advice Given on Social Media

On this episode of the Finding Career Zen podcast, Pete Newsome invites HR consultant Ricky Baez back on the show to discuss questionable career advice circulating around social media. In today’s world, we tend to be influenced by advice given on platforms like TikTok, LinkedIn, and Twitter. However, much of what we see on the Internet is simply posted for likes and views and has no credibility behind it.

Creators will take popular topics and share advice that appeals to their followers, telling them what they want to hear rather than what they need to hear. This idea is extremely prevalent among career advice, and Pete and Ricky want to clear the air with some of these alarming claims that often do more harm than good to those who follow what’s being recommended.

Tune in as they discuss the importance of giving a two weeks notice, whether quiet quitting is worth it, and the value of a thank you note.

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Tips

• Trust your gut. When you see advice, consider the source. Look at what someone's accomplished and what they've done before believing everything you see on the internet. 
• You should always give two weeks notice. When quitting your job, this consideration has continually been a best practice. It’s just common courtesy. Your reputation is more important than ever now, so protect it. Be in a situation where people will remember you fondly.
• Avoid quiet quitting at all costs. If you’re in an unhealthy environment, exit as soon as possible. Take your destiny and your fate into your own hands. Go some where you are motivated to thrive and do your best, and keep searching until you find that thing. 
• Always present yourself in the best possible light. When interviewing for a job, put your best foot forward and give your best effort, show up early, and dress appropriately. Stand out from the crowd and elevate the interviewer’s perception of you by writing a thank you note.