Monday, 26 August 2013

Guidelines on potraying a good image on Social media

I'm pretty certain that you do not want to be the kind of person who is unemployable, because of what lies beyond your C.V.  Technology has improved over the years, which benefits a lot of companies, small businesses, and people through marketing themselves as well as their brands.

Source: Google.
A positive image leads to a good reputation and this can also be it, through social networks. Such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, Pinterest, just to name a few.ain public relations, one needs to follow a Public relations strategic plan as well as marketing in order for you or your brand to be successful. And this can be done through social media which is cost effective, faster and reaches a large audience.
In Public Relations a good image is vital for you and your brand, so that contributes to your reputation within the industry. Therefore, there are guidelines to follow in order to achieve a good image and a positive reputation on social networks.










THE GUIDELINES:

Think twice.
First thing , you have to think twice about what you intend on sharing. This helps question yourself whether its for a good course or not.


Use your own identity
Make sure that you do not identify yourself as some else, however use your own information, where be it, creating an account or sharing information. This shows honesty, which is the fist step to building a positive image for yourself.

Be respectful
Have respect for yourself and others.
When Sharing respect other peoples beliefs, values and sexuality. Don't share or tag nude pictures, of yourself or someone else's. Take caution of what you share, because it will be public either way.         " Once its out there, its out there."
Although, we are all entitled to our own opinions, we can always comment in a good manner and instead of being harsh or judging, give advise instead.

Privacy Settings
Always create a password for your account that only you know, and do not give it to people you do not trust including friends.
This make it difficult for people to temper with your account, because what ever is shared there... It is your responsibility and you are the one accountable for what is shared.


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With the guidelines read, and kept in mind, this may associated with Google analytics. Imagine yourself longing to work for a particular company or industry ever since you where in your high schools years. Now that you have studied and received a qualification you want to make your dream a reality, by submitting your C.V as well as going for interviews which you believe to have nailed. However there's a catch, you are not accepted for that position because the company used Google analytics to know you beyond your perfect C.V and the interview you nailed. All because of the guidelines you failed to follow and social network etiquette. This means your dream is shattered and broken into pieces. Just imagine...


                                                           YOUR OPINION

Are the guidelines useful, and/ or consider using them for yourself?










19 comments:

  1. Thanks for the tips because people turn to forget that when they seek employment they Twitter or Facebook accounts and its so sad to see that most people post naked photos of themselves just to attract attention and forget about their future.

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    1. It's my pleasure. My aim is to create awareness so that people may be aware of what they post now (nude pictures)on social networks may be associated with employment relations in the near future.

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  2. as a person you need to respect yourself before you expect people to respect you. posting about your alcohol habits, nude pictures, bad communication is telling other people what kind of a person you are

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    1. I must agree, its bad for reputation and self image.

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  3. it is of vital importance to make sure that as a person of the media that you make sure you are a respectable individual.

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    1. I strongly agree with you, because it also creates a positive image towards your peers and the people in your circles.

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  4. this is very informative as so many people dont know how social media can ruin reputations. nothing done or said in social can stay just there.

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    1. Yeah, and they may ruin their reputations without them knowing, thinking they are trying to create humour.

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  5. Thanks for the tips Nolitha #as I re check my digital footprint

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    1. It's my pleasure, I'm glad that the guidelines helped.

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  6. people forget that the things they write on their social networks dont stay private,they can make or break you..thank you for the tips

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  7. Intersting post i must say. Thank you sister for the important tips you have stated. Its very important to update positive information so that people can portray you as a good soul and for future important references.

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  8. Wise tips you gave, im already on drafting my C.V afresh.....Thank you!

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  9. This tips play an important role in a way that you potray yourself towards other people and how you would like to be known.

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  10. Some of the tips are useful Alot

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