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Have you ever…
Scrolled through your social media feed and found:• someone complaining about work?• something inappropriate?• someone engaging in a debate?• someone posting about every second of
their day?• a post that makes you cringe?
Our Reality
• We live in a world of social media, where everyone is connected
• Free speech carries a whole new meaning
• Identity crisis
• Short attention spans
Professionalism
• Your reputation matters!
• Co-workers/Hiring Managers
• Ethical Principles– Autonomy, Justice, Responsible Care, Truth
• How will it be perceived?
Best Practices• Employer Policies
• Nothing is ever completely deleted
• Take a deep breath (and maybe a day) before posting while emotional
• Remember that others can post about you too
Best Practices
• Privacy settings don’t necessarily matter
• What are you willing to defend?
• Things you engage with on Facebook can be seen by others
• The “Grandma Rule”
References• Corteza, J. (2015). 5 Smart Strategies for Maintaining Professionalism in Social Media. Retrieved October 27, 2016, from
http://www.tintup.com/blog/5-smart-strategies-for-maintaining-professionalism-in-social-media/
• Gagnon, K., & Sabus, C. (2015, March). Professionalism in a Digital Age: Opportunities and Considerations for Using Social Media in Health Care. Retrieved August 27, 2016, from http://ptjournal.apta.org/content/95/3/406
• Gholami-Kordkheili, F., Wild, V., & Strech, D. (2013, August 28). The Impact of Social Media on Medical Professionalism: A Systematic Qualitative Review of Challenges and Opportunities. Retrieved August 27, 2016, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3758042/
• Karadkar, C. A. (2015, September 13). The impact of social media on student life. Retrieved August 27, 2016, from http://www.technicianonline.com/opinion/article_d1142b70-5a92-11e5-86b4-cb7c98a6e45f.html
• Ollier-Malaterre, A., & Rothbard, N. (2015, March 26). How to Separate the Personal and Professional on Social Media. Retrieved August 27, 2016, from https://hbr.org/2015/03/how-to-separate-the-personal-and-professional-on-social-media
• Potzner, B. R. (2015, April 1). Social Media Dos and Don'ts: Balancing Your Personal and Professional Presence. Retrieved August 27, 2016, from http://www.prsa.org/Intelligence/Tactics/Articles/view/11000/1108/Social_Media_Dos_and_Don_ts_Balancing_Your_Persona
• Professionalism and the use of social media. (n.d.). Retrieved August 27, 2016, from http://www.education.auckland.ac.nz/en/for/current-students/facilities-and-resources/social-media-guidelines.html
• Ruesink, M. (2014, January 30). Rasmussen College. Retrieved August 27, 2016, from http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/guide-to-soc-media-dos-and-donts/