"Netiquette"
Networking has always been an important part of the job finding process and social-networking web sites allow you to strengthen, not replace, those connections that have already been formed off the web. Employers have quickly caught on to the new social-networking web site craze and are even using it as a tool to screen potential job applicants. So, knowing your "netiquette" is even more important than ever!
-When using sites like Twitter and Facebook to promote yourself or your latest project, be subtle and don't get too personal! Stay away from updates on your medical illnesses and relationship status'.
-Try including your self promotional pitch within information your followers and friends will find useful or helpful. Give them the sense that you know what you're doing and offer them a service of sorts. In the give-and-take world of todays job market, offering a helpful piece of advice is the least you can do. It will make asking for that letter of recommendation a little bit easier.
-Don't get trigger happy when it comes to adding friends. Remember that quality is better than quantity and that many times your friends can say a lot about you as a person.
-Make use of your privacy settings and control what specific friends can see on your page-- restrict bosses and co-workers from seeing pictures of you and events that you are attending.
By simply using your netiquette, you can maximize your social networking capabilities. You'll get the most bang for your buck, or in this case, your tweet.
Labels: netiquette, social networking, social networking etiquette, social networking web sites, twitter, web etiquette
Posted by Jen on 5/15/2009 05:49:00 AM
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