Social Media in the workplace

Ashley Hopkins & Amanda Dygert

overview- Brief background - Tips and suggestions- Examples and reflection

Background- 52% of employers check social media profiles while in the

hiring process- 83% look for drug references - 66% look for grammar and spelling

Morrison, Kimberlee. “52% of Recruiters Check Social Media During the Hiring Process.” adweek.com. 24 Mar. 2015. web.

Being Aware of employer’s policy- Ask and find out if a policy exists- Examples:

- Differentiate personal opinions from company opinions- Best Buy, Oracle

- Don’t express confidential information- Best Buy, Oracle

- Use common sense- Ford

- Don’t engage in social media conflicts- Walmart

Wainwright, Corey. "5 Noteworthy Examples of Corporate Social Media Policies." 5 Noteworthy Examples of Corporate Social Media Policies. 14 Dec. 2011. Web.

Personal vs. Work Personal- Check privacy settings- Being aware of the content that

you post- Not as likely to friend or

follow people within the company

- Still maintaining professionalism

Personal vs. Work Work- Build portfolio- Networking- Appropriate to friend or follow people within the company- Represent the company- Professional

Golden Rule- Treating others with respect- Recognizing that everyone has their own opinion- Thinking before you post

Ogneva, Maria. “9 Best Practices for Social Networking in the Workplace.” Mashable.com. 23 Jan. 2012. Web.

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