This document discusses the effects of social media on careers. It outlines both negative and positive impacts. Negatively, employers may judge applicants based on inappropriate or unprofessional social media posts, comments, or interactions. This could include complaints, poor language usage, discussing sensitive topics, or offensive comments. Positively, social media allows professionals to showcase an appropriate profile picture and network through relevant groups and connections. It can also be used to learn about new career opportunities. The document concludes by advising users to participate safely on social media and be aware of how their digital actions could influence potential employers or institutions.

1. Social Media Effects on Your Career
FONGOH MARTIN
BY
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2. Rundown
❏ Dual Life
❏ Career Path
❏ Why (not) me?
❏ Social media effects
❏ Negative
❏ Positive
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* Discussion / Conclusion *

3. My Dual Life
3
Physical
D i g i t a l

4. Career Path
4
??

5. Social Media Effects
Why me?
5
Why NOT me?
EMPLOYER / INSTITUTE ASKS

6. Negative Effects of Social Media on Your Career
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7. 1. Complaints (freedom of speech)
Bad behaviour → bad management 7

8. 2. Poor Language
8Grammar, Spelling, Shorthand

9. 3. Post/Discussion topics
9Nulidity, Drugs, Alcohol, Security, Terrorism

10. 4. Comments
10Offensive, agressive, annoying, mockery

11. 5. Customer Interaction
Mockery, Bad review, Impolite posts 11

12. 6. Plagiarism
“I am lazy and incompetent” 12

13. Positive Effects of Social Media on Your Career
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14. 1. Profile Picture
Appropriate { Professional (linkedIn), Speaks a thousand words } 14

15. 2. Groups, Friends and Followers
Relevant groups, Meaningful participation, friends, spelling and grammar 15

16. 3. My Information
Accurate, Timely, Complete 16

17. 4. Privacy and Security Settings
Tagging, access to info, inappropriate post, inappropriate friends 17

18. 5. Patronization
Job postings sometimes come on social media before website 18

19. Discussion
❏ Social media contains everything (GBO)
❏ Use and be safe
❏ Ask employers/institute questions
❏ Scenarios of 3 talented people 19

20. References
➢ http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/life-strategies/job-career/social-media-job-
search
➢ http://www.careercast.com/career-news/7-social-media-mistakes-could-damage-
your-career
➢ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-social-media-can-affect-your-career-pratik-
bang
➢ https://theaggie.org/2014/02/14/social-media-can-impact-future-employment/
➢ https://blog.hirevue.com/social-media-can-negatively-impact-your-career-stop- 20

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Social Media Effects on Your Career
FONGOH MARTIN
BY
21fongohmartin@gmail.com