The Age of Social Media Scrubbing
We are amidst a generation that turns to social media for every aspect of life. For this reason there are many new factors that go into the monitoring of these platforms prior to being hired for practically any job. In a recent article The Washington Post touched on the new scrubbing efforts that are being enforced in the NFL for each player's social media before they can be drafted. While these athletes generally have a large following, which gives way to a reason they should carefully monitor their accounts, it also attests to the idea that it is a primary focus for employers. No matter what job you are applying for there is a high chance that the company will run a online background check on you. A social media scanner is a position that many now occupy and companies can hire these individuals find information on people for them. I think this is important information for my generation to note because the content we are posting and sharing will impact the futures we wil
