SOCIAL MEDIA :
the importance of an online profile
MELISANDE SHANNON
You may think social media is a form of entertainment, but think again. Employers are increasingly searching for public pro- files as a method of assessing possible candidates for jobs. They can be used additionally to your CV, to help employers form a rounded picture of who you are. Whilst they aren’t searching for informa- tion to hold against you, if you have negative photos or statements readily available they will find them. Be pre- pared to face up to this at interview or even the likelihood that you won’t make it to that stage. This is why it is important and beneficial to form a positive, online profile which re- flects the best possible you.
• Photos
TOP 3 : DO’s and DONT’s • Status Updates
DO post photos of activities with friends and family. This reflects you as a rounded, socially active individual with many interests.
DON’T post indecent photos from nights out (or otherwise!). As hilarious as it seemed, these will only be humiliating. This also counts for
anything offensive. Keep it pleasant.
DO keep your followers/friends up to date with achievements. Also keep professional profiles up to date with your CV.
DON’T over share. Over-emotional or controversial, political/religious opinions show you lack a social awareness of those around you. Employers don’t want to risk you bad mouthing there company.
• Contact Details
DO use your true name without nicknames or symbols. Providing an email address is useful should employers come across your profile and want to contact you.
DONT use a ridiculous email address. Avoid those which are too long or a jumble of characters
if you want to be taken seriously.
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