SOCIAL NETWORKING DOS AND DON’TS by Sheila Pawlowski WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS 1

Learning Objectives 2 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS Define Social Networking. Identify the “Dos” of Social Networking. Identify the “Don’ts” of Social Networking. Show understanding of objectives by completing a True/False quiz. Create a handout/brochure to use in class discussions.

Pretest: True or False 1.Social networking links people around the world. 2.Employers actively use social networking sites to hire candidates. 3.You don’t have to update your profile regularly. 4.It is alright to make negative comments about your previous employer. 5.Review all personal information disclosed and pictures uploaded in your profile frequently. 3 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

What is “social networking”? Online network of contacts. Links between groups. Global interconnection. Form of self-expression. 4 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

What are employers looking for in your profile? Are the candidates — A good cultural fit? Professional? Truthful? Qualified? 5 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Get Hired! DO update your profile. DO join groups selectively. DO go on the offensive. DO show professionalism. 6 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Unemployed! DON’T badmouth current or previous employer. DON’T mention your job search if you are still employed. DON’T forget others can see your friends. 7 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Remember….. Potential employers are evaluating you through social networking sites before you even apply for the job! 8 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Post Test 1.Social networking links people around the world. (T) 2.Employers actively use social networking sites to hire candidates. (T) 3.You don’t have to update your profile regularly. (F) 4.It is alright to make negative comments about your previous employer. (F) 5.Review all personal information disclosed and pictures uploaded in your profile frequently. (T) 9 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Assessment Create a handout or brochure. Use Microsoft Word or Publisher software. Will be used in WBL classes. Grading based on: Content Format 10 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Resources and Technology 11 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS Create a handout or brochure for use during a class discussion on workplace issues. Prepare this material in Microsoft Word or Microsoft Publisher software. Start your research at the following website: Workplace-Social-Networking-Dos-and-Donts/ Workplace-Social-Networking-Dos-and-Donts/

GRADING RUBRIC 12 DEVELOPING STAGE 1 FIRST DRAFT STAGE 2 ACCOMPLISHED STAGE 3 EXEMPLARY STAGE 4SCORECOMMENTS AUDIENCE FOCUS Needs to review task. Needs to adjust to audience focus. Audience focus is acceptable. Audience focus is excellent. CONTENT Needs to add content. Needs to add to content. Content is acceptable. Content is complete & informative. FORMAT & DESIGN Needs to improve format & design. Needs to add more graphics & design elements. Format & design is acceptable. Format & design is well done and attractive to the audience. Total Score x 5 = WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS