1. EMAIL SOCIAL MEDIA REFERENCES Helpful Tips Presented by: Kayla Conologue, TSIC Program Coordinator

2. Quick Questions Who has their own personal email account? Who checks their email regularly?  Once a week?  At least twice weekly?  Daily?

3. Email - Basics Email is a primary form of communication (for Take Stock, Universities, financial aid, etc.) Aim to have a simple, professional email address  Keep it consistent!! Importance of regularly checking email  You are often held accountable for what you are sent

4. Email: Skills to Know Reply vs. reply-all Cc-ing Subject line Email Signature Attaching files  Sending  Receiving  Types of files Email Folders  For organizing  Junk/Spam Contact list

5. Be sure to: Proofread! Sign your emails Be aware of what you include on your email profile Thoroughly read emails you’ve received

6. Social Media Reminders Social Media is no longer used only by your peers Be conscious of what you are posting, in regards to both yourself & other people Students & Parents - Take Stock in Children is now on Facebook, like us: TakeStockInChildrenPascoCounty Poll: Who uses twitter more than facebook?

7. References Purpose of a reference When and for what do you need a reference for? Importance of a good reference Remember to properly thank your reference(s)

8. How to get a good reference Ask early & put thought in to who you choose Consider:  Relationship with person – no peers or family members  Length of time you’ve known the person  Has this person seen you exhibit good character traits & skills?  What are you asking a reference for?  Aim to ask people from different areas of expertise

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