YAHOO FINANCE, 14 August 2024: ‘Should you ever take career advice from TikTok influencers?’
No matter how career influencers might describe themselves in their online bios, there is simply no way of knowing if they’re credible.
“The biggest downside for me is that the quality of career and financial advice circulating on social media is pretty poor,” says McLean. “This leads to all sorts of issues — a meteoric rise in misinformation, candidates getting rejected for interviews, or even losing their jobs as a result of following this questionable advice.”
Another problem is that the advice on offer is general, rather than tailored to a person’s specific needs. General advice can be helpful for reflecting on a problem, but any decisions need to be carefully thought-through before actions are taken.
“I urge candidates to practise caution when taking career advice from TikTok or Instagram,” McLean adds. “If they’re struggling with a real problem, they’d be far better off in the hands of a qualified expert who knows what they’re talking about and can provide tailored, actionable advice.”
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