Social Media is one of the most 'famous' way of communication and connection these days .
With the exaggerated use of social networking, complications and consequences are bound to occur. Yes, social media is supposed to be a fun and interesting way connect with friends–however, it can be tempting adopt bad habits through social media and may ultimately result in many consequences.
College students: remember, it is not out of the ordinary for future employers to ask for or look up your social media accounts!
Here are a few tips that I came across while researching social media sites for my personal development class project:
1. Photos:
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are all great ways to connect with friends and family. However, these networking sites are also prone to inappropriate images. These inappropriate pictures are things future employers definitely do not want to see on your profile-these are the things that could contribute to you getting the job vs. being looked over for your lack of professionalism.
2. Would your mom be okay with your posts?
Social Media is very informal, but that shouldn't give anyone the impression that it is okay to display inappropriate things online. My motto for this would be-not to post anything that you wouldn’t want your mom to see. You may laugh, but this could be a real lifesaver down the road. If you wouldn’t want to show your mom your posts, why would you risk a potential employer possibly seeing something that could put your future employment at risk?
Social Media is very informal, but that shouldn't give anyone the impression that it is okay to display inappropriate things online. My motto for this would be-not to post anything that you wouldn’t want your mom to see. You may laugh, but this could be a real lifesaver down the road. If you wouldn’t want to show your mom your posts, why would you risk a potential employer possibly seeing something that could put your future employment at risk?
3. Spellcheck
Proofread your work. Avoid your grammatical errors. If you want to be taken seriously, edit your work seriously. Spell check is not always reliable: Just because it isn’t detecting any spelling errors doesn’t mean there aren’t any grammatical errors. Be wary of misusing words like “there” and “their,” and “your” and “you’re.” If future employers do look at your profile on a social media site and see many grammatical errors, it may cause them to overlook you.
Proofread your work. Avoid your grammatical errors. If you want to be taken seriously, edit your work seriously. Spell check is not always reliable: Just because it isn’t detecting any spelling errors doesn’t mean there aren’t any grammatical errors. Be wary of misusing words like “there” and “their,” and “your” and “you’re.” If future employers do look at your profile on a social media site and see many grammatical errors, it may cause them to overlook you.
4. Be nice
Do not attack people on social media or write extremely negative posts, especially about your boss and your company-even thug you may not think your employer checks social media, they most likely do. People have been fired because of posts they had on social media.
Do not attack people on social media or write extremely negative posts, especially about your boss and your company-even thug you may not think your employer checks social media, they most likely do. People have been fired because of posts they had on social media.
5. Be awesome at LinkedIn
Make a LinkedIn profile and actually use it. LinkedIn can connect you with people in the field you may want to work in someday. LinkedIn can help you connect with others in the profession you may want to pursue someday. Most importantly, employers love to see that you have an online presence and a professional one at that.
Make a LinkedIn profile and actually use it. LinkedIn can connect you with people in the field you may want to work in someday. LinkedIn can help you connect with others in the profession you may want to pursue someday. Most importantly, employers love to see that you have an online presence and a professional one at that.
6. Watch your language
Refrain from inappropriate language on your social media sites. Employers will question whether you can communicate in a professional manner. Employers and companies want to be represented properly; don’t give them a reason to overlook you.
Refrain from inappropriate language on your social media sites. Employers will question whether you can communicate in a professional manner. Employers and companies want to be represented properly; don’t give them a reason to overlook you.
7. It's all about your bio
Social media networks like Twitter and Instagram display a little bio when someone clicks on your profile. Choose what you say in your bio wisely- it gives you another opportunity to display your personality.
Social media networks like Twitter and Instagram display a little bio when someone clicks on your profile. Choose what you say in your bio wisely- it gives you another opportunity to display your personality.
8. Internet is forever
Once something is out on the Internet, it is there forever. Yes, you may press 'delete' when you realize you post something you shouldn’t have, but it doesn’t change the fact that it is out there. You are unaware of how many people saw your questionable post before you removed it–and we all know about that handy-dandy operation that is on many smart phones, screen shot. It only takes one second for someone to screen shot anything they have seen on their smart phone.
Once something is out on the Internet, it is there forever. Yes, you may press 'delete' when you realize you post something you shouldn’t have, but it doesn’t change the fact that it is out there. You are unaware of how many people saw your questionable post before you removed it–and we all know about that handy-dandy operation that is on many smart phones, screen shot. It only takes one second for someone to screen shot anything they have seen on their smart phone.
JUST REMEMBER: ALWAYS THINK BEFORE YOU POST!
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