SOCIAL NETWORKINGSOCIAL NETWORKINGDOS AND DON’TS DOS AND DON’TS

by Sheila Pawlowski 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.

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”?

• 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?

Are the candidates —• A good cultural fit?• Professional?• Truthful?• Qualified?

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Get Hired!

• DO update your profile.• DO join groups selectively.• DO go on the offensive.• DO show professionalism.

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Unemployed!

• 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 Test1. 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)

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Assessment

• Create a handout or brochure.• Use Microsoft Word or Publisher software.• Will be used in WBL classes.• Grading based on: Content

Format

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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.

•Prepare this material in Microsoft Word or Microsoft Publisher software.

•Start your research at the following website: http:////www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-964-The-Workplace-Social-Networking-Dos-and-Donts/

GRADING RUBRIC

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DEVELOPING STAGE

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FIRST DRAFT STAGE

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ACCOMPLISHED STAGE

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EXEMPLARY STAGE

4 SCORE COMMENTS

AUDIENCE FOCUS

Needs to review task.

Needs to adjust to audience

focus.

Audience focus is acceptable.

Audience focus is excellent.

CONTENT Needs to add content.

Needs to add to content.

Content is acceptable.

Content is complete & informative.

FORMAT&

DESIGN

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.

 

  Total Score x 5 =

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