bury it or scrub it? facebook at graduation
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This is a presentation I give for graduating seniors to help them clean up their social networking presence before they start applying for jobs. Socioclean.com is featured in the presentation, and is currently free, but may be moving toward a pay-for model.TRANSCRIPT
Bury it or Scrub it?
Facebook at Graduation
Amanda Clay PowersMSU Reference Librarian
Virtual Reference Project ManagerMSU Libraries
March 22, 2011
Sign up for SocioClean Go to: http://socioclean.com/ Sign up Open your email to check for the link Click on the link Let it connect to Facebook Let it work in the background
Before we get started
http://socioclean.com
Crosstab Market Research Report for Microsoft January 2010
Why Employers Disregarded Candidates After Screening Online
Crosstab Market Research Report for Microsoft January 2010
Crosstab Market Research Report for Microsoft January 2010
◦ Candidate used emoticons, such as a smiley face - 14 percent
◦ Candidate used text language such as GR* (great) in an email or job application -- 16 percent
Why Employers Disregarded Candidates After Email or Messages
2009 Harris Interactive Study for CareerBuilder.com
Eighteen percent of employers reported they have found content on social networking sites that caused them to hire the candidate.
The top examples:
Why Employers Hired Candidates After Screening Online
2009 Harris Interactive Study for CareerBuilder.com
Profile provided a good feel for the candidate’s personality and fit - 50 percent
Profile supported candidate’s professional qualifications - 39 percent
Candidate was creative - 38 percent Candidate showed solid communication skills - 35
percent Candidate was well-rounded - 33 percent Other people posted good references about the
candidate - 19 percent Candidate received awards and accolades - 15
percent
Why Employers Hired Candidates After Screening Online
2009 Harris Interactive Study for CareerBuilder.com
Crosstab Market Research Report for Microsoft January 2010
It’s only going to grow…
Crosstab Market Research Report for Microsoft January 2010
24% have disciplined an employee for activity on social networks
25% are actively monitoring activity 40% are passively monitoring activity
It’s not just hiring either
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Compliance: What Are Companies Doing. Health Care Compliance Association and the Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics. 2009.
Check Your SocioClean Report
You can never completely hide it◦ Photos, posts, etc. archived on friends sites, even
if you delete them◦ Anything can be copied and pasted
Facebook changes privacy settings—you have to stay on top of it
Getting started can be time consuming. Is it worth it?
This is Mississippi. Someone will know someone who will have access to you.
Hiding It
Can you still be yourself? What is Facebook for, anyway? How does Facebook change as you get older
◦ Networking◦ Connecting to family◦ Staying in touch with friends◦ Making new friends
Choose your identity—don’t let it choose you
Clean it up
Clean up digital dirt BEFORE you begin your job search. Consider creating a professional identity on sites like
Facebook or LinkedIn or Twitter. ◦ Networking◦ Establish relationships with leaders, recruiters and potential referrals◦ Highlight accomplishments inside and outside of work
Keep complaints offline. Keep the content focused on the positive, whether that relates to professional or personal information.
Clean up your friends. Be selective about who you accept as friends. ◦ Monitor comments made by others. ◦ Use the "block comments" feature. ◦ Or setting your profile to "private" so only a few can view it.
Don’t talk about your job search if you’re still employed.
Tips for Prepping Your Social Media Profile for Your Job Search
CareerBuilder.com Advice and Resources
Insert screenshots of the audience’s public pages that can be accessed here.
Wortham, Jenna. “More Employers Use Social Networks to Check Out Applicants.” New York Times: Technology Bits. August 20, 2009.
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Compliance: What Are Companies Doing. A Survey by the Health Care Compliance Association and the Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics. 2009.
Online Reputation in a Connected World. Crosstab Market Research Report for Microsoft. January 2010.
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Amanda Clay PowersVirtual Reference Project Manager
Ag & Life Sciences LibrarianAssistant Professor
[email protected]: amandaclaypowers
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