Transcript Social Networking dos and dont`s
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SOCIAL NETWORKING DOS AND DON’TS
by Sheila Pawlowski
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Learning Objectives
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Define Social Networking.
Identify the “Dos” of Social Networking.
Identify the “Don’ts” of Social Networking.
Show understanding of objectives by completing a True/False quiz.
Create a handout/brochure to use in class discussions.
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Pretest: True or False
1. Social networking links people around the world.
2. Employers actively use social networking sites to hire candidates.
3. You don’t have to update your profile regularly.
4. It is alright to make negative comments about your previous employer.
5. Review all personal information disclosed and pictures uploaded in your profile frequently.
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What is “social networking”?
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Online network of contacts.
Links between groups.
Global interconnection.
Form of self-expression.
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What are employers looking for in your profile?
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Are the candidates — A good cultural fit?
Professional?
Truthful?
Qualified?
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Get Hired!
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DO update your profile.
DO join groups selectively.
DO go on the offensive.
DO show professionalism.
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Unemployed!
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DON’T badmouth current or previous employer.
DON’T mention your job search if you are still employed.
DON’T forget others can see your friends.
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Remember…..
Potential employers are evaluating you through social networking sites before you even apply for the job!
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Post Test
1. Social networking links people around the world. (T) 2. Employers actively use social networking sites to hire candidates. (T) 3. You don’t have to update your profile regularly. (F) 4. It is alright to make negative comments about your previous employer. (F) 5. Review all personal information disclosed and pictures uploaded in your profile frequently. (T) WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS
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Assessment
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Create a handout or brochure.
Use Microsoft Word or Publisher software.
Will be used in WBL classes.
Grading based on:
Content
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Resources and Technology
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Create a handout or brochure for use during a class discussion on workplace issues.
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Prepare this material in Microsoft Word or Microsoft Publisher software.
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Start your research at the following website: http:////www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-964-The Workplace-Social-Networking-Dos-and-Donts/
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GRADING RUBRIC
DEVELOPING STAGE 1 FIRST DRAFT STAGE 2 ACCOMPLISHED STAGE 3 EXEMPLARY STAGE 4 AUDIENCE FOCUS Needs to review task.
Needs to adjust to audience focus.
Audience focus is acceptable.
Audience focus is excellent.
SCORE COMMENTS CONTENT FORMAT & DESIGN Needs to add content.
Needs to add to content.
Content is acceptable.
Content is complete & informative.
Needs to improve format & design.
Needs to add more graphics & design elements.
Format & design is acceptable.
Format & design is well done and attractive to the audience.
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