Managing your online presence
T/F: Public and private accounts can't be used to your advantage in different settings?
False
What is one benefit to having a social media?
Its important to keep things private and not overshare online?
True
What is the top social media that employers look at first
Linkedin / Instagram
What are the two steps to branding yourself?
1. identifying who you are
2. convey who you are
What are 2 drawbacks to having a public social media account?
- They can use it to judge/ make assumptions
- Opens the door to stereotyping
Things to do if you are afraid that you have an undesirable social media account
private your account
not using your full legal name (last name)
list 2 ways to optimize your Linkedin profile
Your Linkedin profile should be different from your resume
Professional Headshot
Create a captivating headline
Build your brand with a professional summary
Find new connections with the advanced search filters
Remain active on Linkedin
Follow companies of interest
Actively apply to recent job postings
What does consistency/relevance refer to in terms of using your online presence to your advantage
- Allows you to stay present among your audience without having to expend a lot of time.
2 disadvantages to using social media in the workplace
- privacy issues
- decrease productivity
What is SNS
A tool used for validating candidates
What are 3 things you should not be posting about on a public account?
- Alcohol
- Drug use
- Sexual content
- Profanity
- Spelling/Grammar
- Gun related content
What is one good and one bad thing to have in your bio as an individual open for employment
Good: Current institution/job
Bad: inappropriate jokes
How can social media blur a professional line
open to interpretation, just explain why!
What is an example of an ethical concern/violation
If an employer goes through employee's social media profiles
Scenario: you can have the best interview imaginable, but your employer looks at your social media and finds undesirable things. Will you still get hired?
Situational (Explain)
Good practices of online etiquette for zoom interviews?
Blur function
Appropriate and quiet space
Dress professionally as you would..
What are the biggest harms of University and College students' perception of social media
They think their posts are harmless and that their personal lives are not a reflection of their job capabilities (post what they want)
Has this presentation changed your perception on social media? How, list 5 ways.
n/a
What additional tools can the premium account on Linkedin offer?
- extended Linkedin network access
- message someone who you are not directly connected to
- you can see everyone who's viewed your profile