Social Networking

Group Members

Harshi Thakur

Simram Joat

Mitali Prablu

Piao Qun Feng Lin

How employers use social media to do background check on a person?

Employers would be looking on the person’s online profile to confirm that the information they provided in their resume is true.

Any irrelevant or misleading information might result in the termination of the candidate.

How applicants present themselves to the public.? “Prohibited questions” that a manager cannot ask. Personal Information like marital status, ethnic beliefs,

religious background… the list goes on.

Sources of background check

Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter Blogs

How to keep your online identity professional?

Do’s Join a reputable blog and

write about topics related to your field of expertise

Write a book review for eBay, amazon or other booksellers about your field of expertise.

Ask people who respect your work to recommend you.

Don'ts Never provide your

personal information like your birthday or social insurance number.

Do not post regularly. Always ask this question,”

would I be upset if this information lands in the hands of my employer or my mom? If yes, hit the delete key.”

Important of Managing Online Presence

Managing Your Online Presence

You’ve prepared a carefully-crafted CV, résumé or application form, and a beautiful LinkedIn profile, but you’re not getting job interviews. Is there a reason?

Why First Impressions Matter on the Internet

Tips from the Princeton University Data Privacy Campaign are worth noting

• Remember what you post online• Be strategic about what you share with the world• Think before you pose• Regularly review contacts• Privacy Settings• Monitor your name online• Protect your online reputation and create your personal

brand. 

Important of Social Networking

Important of Social Networking Trough networking

1. gain information

2. Build our confident to social

3. Improve our communication skills

4. Know people from different fields in business

5. Help to get more opportunities for work

Important of Social Networking

Recommendation

Maintain a positive and professional presence

1. Remove any incriminating photographs

2. Use Privacy settings on Facebook, Instagram,

Twitter and Snapchat

3. Clean up regularly

Curate and monitor

1. Keep track of your online presence

o Google Alerts

o Online ID Calculator

o Klout

Update your profile regularly

Update your LinkedIn profile, complete the profile

Add a photo to the profile

Update Facebook profiles by adding your current and past workplaces

Update your educational information

http://lifehacker.com/5963864/how-to-clean-up-your-online-presence-and-make-a-great-first-impression

http://www.skillsyouneed.com/general/managing-online-presence.html

http://media2.govtech.com/images/940*630/student+computer.jpg (image)

http://image.shutterstock.com/z/stock-photo-guy-looking-a-job-at-home-bad-news-from-newspaper-no-work-110238245.jpg (image)

http://excelle.monster.com/benefits/articles/3608-keeping-your-online-identity-professional?page=3http://hiring.monster.ca/hr/hr-best-practices/recruiting-hiring-advice/screening-job-candidates/social-media-background-checks.aspx

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