| Platform | Primary Career Use | Risk Level | |----------|--------------------|-------------| | | Professional networking, job search, thought leadership | Low (if kept professional) | | X (Twitter) | Industry news, expert threads, direct DMs with leaders | Medium (tone can be misinterpreted) | | TikTok | Creative portfolio, educational short-form content, virality | High (algorithm unpredictability) | | Instagram | Visual portfolios (design, photography, food, fitness) | Medium (mix of personal/professional) | | Facebook | Less professional; can be damaging if public posts are unprofessional | High (older content often searchable) | | GitHub/Medium | Specialized content for developers/writers – highly positive | Low |