Why use social media?•On line presence•Reputation•Building a network•Research•Build and keep a career

Different types of social media

• No privacy settings• Connect with anyone• Post angry rants• Use inappropriate/offensive language• Post offensive images• Forget employers use social media too!

How NOT to use social media

How NOT to use social media

Social media FailsA foul-mouthed teenager chosen as Britain’s first youth police

commissioner apologised yesterday for a series of homophobic and racist rants.

Select your platforms

Where do the people I want to connect with congregate?•Business•Employers•Specialist•Sector

•Profile•Network•Research

•People•Influencers•News•Groups•Companies•Universities

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