Introduction - Social Media
In this course, you will be familiarized with social media etiquette. So, what does etiquette mean? Etiquette is another word for "manners". Social media etiquette is how you should behave online on social media platforms.
Here, you will learn what you need to keep in mind when you use social media.
Social Media Etiquette
Let's start with why you need to follow or maintain etiquette on social media. For instance, you are applying for a job. The recruiters would want to know more about you and they are going to use social media to do that.
It's best that you do not post anything that does not align with your values. These are the guidelines you need to keep in mind when you use Facebook:
1. Think before you post
2. Respect other people
3. Avoid sharing location
4. Avoid sensitive or personal content
5. Avoid tagging friends in a random post
6. Privacy status
7. Do I even know you? (don’t add people on Facebook that you don’t know personally)
8. Personal profile (when applying for jobs, make sure your profile reflects the image you want to show potential employers)
Introduction - LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a widely used social media platform for professional use. Your posts on LinkedIn must be professional.
LinkedIn is the perfect platform for 3rd and 4th-year students and graduates who are looking for a job.
You need to make sure that the email address you use for LinkedIn is a professional one. How can you make sure your email address is professional? Your email address should be the combination of your first and last name.
LinkedIn Etiquette
These are the guidelines you need to keep in mind when you use LinkedIn:
1. Make sure your profile is complete
2. Connect with people that are professionally relevant to you
3. Respond politely
4. Give professional updates
5. Request for recommendations
6. Be honest and check for authenticity
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