1. By Nature Teknowledgy Presenters: Angel Morgan Anthony Morgan

2. Who are we and why we are speaking today? What is the nature of social media? Why your social media profile is important? How to fix your profile

3. How employers/colleges use social media to screen applicants How you should use social media The 12 things you should never do on social media

4. What is the purpose of social media?

5. To interact with friends, family and acquaintances in a way that is easy, fun and accessible

6. Social media is a part of our everyday conversation It represents, to some extent, who we are

7. Why is your social media profile important?

8. Employers use social media to screen applicants Many college use social media to screen applicants Why is your profile so important?

9. The top 3 social media networks that are used to screen applicants are:  FaceBook  Linkedin  Twitter

10. Fixing your profile Remain professional, always Be aware of your posts Spell your words out Example: Use the word because not “cuz” Example: Instead of “Idk” use I don’t know Example: “C U” use see you Use proper grammar Display an appropriate picture on your profile

11. 12 Things Students Should Never Do on Social Media http://mashable.com/2012/09/04/students-social-media- warningshttp://mashable.com/2012/09/04/students-social-media- warnings/ 1.Post Illegal Activities 2.Bullying 3.Trash Your Teachers 4.Post Objectionable Content From School Computers or Networks 5.Post Confidential Information 6.Overly Specific Location Check-Ins 7.fdf

12. 12 Things Students Should Never Do on Social Media Continued http://mashable.com/2012/09/04/students-social-media- warningshttp://mashable.com/2012/09/04/students-social-media- warnings/ 7.Lie/Cheat/Plagiarize 8.Threaten Violence 9.Ignore School-Specific Policies 10.Unprofessional Public Profiles 11.Never Rely on Privacy Settings 100% 12.Post Emotionally

13. QUESTIONS

14. The following links are a good place to start. Articles are short, informative and easy to understand. Job Screening with Social Networks [infographic] http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/infographic-how-recruiters-use- social-media-screen-applicants/ How students and graduates should use social media: Professionally http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/social-media-students-graduates/ 12 Things Students Should Never Do on Social Media http://mashable.com/2012/09/04/students-social-media-warnings/ How To Get Your Resume Read by an Employer Using Keyword Research http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/resume-read-employer- keyword-research/http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/resume-read-employer- keyword-research/ RESOURCES Thank you for your time

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