Social media can help you create opportunities and have a positive impact as well.  
Here are some examples of a positive social media impact. 

Social media can help you meet mentors to help guide your career or education goals. 
Social media can motivate you to strive for greatness. 
Social media can lead to more communication. 
Social media can be used to spread social awareness and kindness.  

Here are some negative social media impact. 

Inappropriate photos or messages could affect you getting a new job or promotion. 
Communication skills tend to be laxed on social media and does not demonstrate one’s ability to communicate effectively.  
Social media can cause an employer to question your professionalism. 

What can you do to make sure social media does not have a negative impact on your professional life?