Social Media Etiquette

Social media has tremendous power both good and bad. Employers today will search for a candidate’s social media presence. Some have dedicated departments whose sole responsibility is to surf the internet and social media sites. It is important pages and profiles are kept professional. The social media world moves far faster than what has now become the offline world. And because of that, it is essential to think about the effects words, pictures, and videos have before sharing with followers or the rest of the online community.

Tips to a Professional Social Media Presence

Keep e-mail address professional
Update usernames
Post interesting content
Create personal and business accounts
If in doubt, set accounts to private

Social Media Etiquette Mistakes

Mix business and pleasure
Misrepresent self
Complain about past and present job
Post too frequently
Overusing hashtags
Oversharing personal info