“What’s your favorite resource for better social media use by young professionals?” A couple of weeks ago a friend asked me this question via Twitter. I admit to being a little stumped at first, but suggested a couple of articles from Fast Company and the Harvard Business Review. After further discussion, we agreed that while there are many articles that present “things not to do on social media”, there aren’t a lot of resources out there that spell out what you should be doing.
Social media use is everywhere these days. By now you probably already know that employers are using social media to screen applicants. And you are aware that using appropriate language online and posting a formal headshot with your profiles can improve your online presence. What else can you do to make the transition from school to professional use with your social media accounts?
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