Don’t we all just love social media? Posting stories on our Facebook accounts. Love sharing our
pictures on Instagram. Let’s not talk about being part of the hashtag(#)
world of Twitter.
We often find it so easy to set up social media accounts.
Some probably activated before we started tertiary education and be in the
field of Public Relations, isn’t it? Yes that I know because that’s exactly what
I did and I know many did as well. What we don’t realise is that we are
portraying an image of ourselves.
Think about it, we are what we say, and our social network
profiles say a lot about us. We should always try to use your social networks
positively. This is in order to create a positive brand of ourselves.
What to do and what not to do or say
1. Your
personal profile photo and or other pictures
Taking pictures are a lot fun and we all love to. However when
posting pictures on our social network accounts make sure that It is
professional. This will help create a positive image of ourselves. It is the
best times of our lives when we have fun and are surrounded by friends and
family. Just make sure that those pictures won’t affect our chances of being
hired one day or ruin the image we put up for ourselves.
2. Basic information
We all heard of Google search?
Yes Google is amazing and can view any information about who we are. So when
creating our profile, make sure all information are true and honestly says who
we are and what our values, morals are as well as what we do. We avoid stating anything
that is not true about us.
3. Posts
This is where it gets tricky. Don’t we love updating our
statuses about anything and everything? This is our way of making sure our
friends know what we up to. We should make sure what we say does not have any consequences.
Therefore the best tip is to limit what we say and do not post any negative
statuses about anything. We end up creating a negative brand for ourselves.
4. Comments
Comments are as important as what we post. Don’t we all
believe that what we say can affect us, whether it’s positive or negative? Don’t
just jump into conversations. Most importantly, think before we say anything.
5. Simplicity
Its really just important that we keep our social networks
simple. Keeping in mind what we want to say and stay to the point. This is
because we don’t want our profiles to look to busy and confuse others.
That’s
it for today and hope it helped! here's a little video for all to enjoy
I truly agree with what you wrote Elmyra. Knowing how to behave on social networks is very important as well as what we say. Your tips are very insightful as many people take them foe granted.
ReplyDeletei'm pleased to hear that you find it insightful and glad it can help you in future Tswelopele
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you, Elmyra. It important to think about what you say and what you post on Social Media because whatever you post on there sadly stays with you forever. So one must be careful of what they say and how they behave. I totally loved the video and the tips, thank you!
ReplyDeleteIt's just so difficult keeping your personal profile professional.
ReplyDeleteGreat Blog, i agree with all the above mentioned and i intend to apply these when using Social Media, which is practically everyday.
ReplyDeleteThank you
thank you Nomfundo, great pleasure to hear that. yes it is extremely important so be careful in future. :)
ReplyDeleteWe know how difficult it is Siyamthanda, but we have to keep in mind what our career is all about. we will represent people so we have to try and keep it professional as possible.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant Nano, i'm glad to hear that and that you enjoyed the video.
ReplyDeleteLoved reading your blog! Had a good giggle at your video!
ReplyDeleteThank you shernese I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteThe are really great and helpful insights that can be used in our everyday lives....haha and the video, real funny
ReplyDeleteIndeed there is refilwe. hahaha glad you had a good laugh.
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