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SOCIAL NETWORKING
DOS AND DON’TS
by Sheila Pawlowski
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Learning Objectives
• 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”?
• 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!
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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!
• 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)
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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
Format
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Resources and Technology
•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-TheWorkplace-Social-Networking-Dos-and-Donts/
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GRADING RUBRIC
AUDIENCE
FOCUS
CONTENT
FORMAT
&
DESIGN
DEVELOPING
STAGE
1
FIRST DRAFT
STAGE
2
ACCOMPLISHED
STAGE
3
EXEMPLARY
STAGE
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Needs to
review task.
Needs to adjust
to audience
focus.
Audience focus
is acceptable.
Audience focus is
excellent.
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.
SCORE
COMMENTS
Total Score x 5 =
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