Discuss social media, describing how individuals can use
these digital tools to advance their careers or reputations
Social media is a tool that can
greatly enhance your career and reputation.
It is a growing beast that we as a society now must control but it gives
us a new power to create our public image for all others to see. It is an amazing way for an individual to
seek and advertise their individual personality and stand out from the
masses. Remember though, it should be
your goal though to stand out in a positive way rather than a negative
one.
Social media gives us the opportunity
to make connections within our chosen profession that otherwise would have been
impossible before the social media revolution.
We have the ability to join groups, professional organizations, or
follow the company or customers that we intend to work for.
A rule to live by though is to
remember that anything you post online will be there forever so before you post
ensure that you are maintaining a professional message. A good way to do this is to keep your
personal and professional online profiles separate.
Social media is a powerful tool that
is not going anywhere anytime soon and we must understand it if we are to
master the benefits and negate the disadvantages.
