How to Communicate Professionally through Social Networking Sites?

More than 90% of hiring managers & recruiters use social network sites to screen candidates.

How to Communicate Professionally 

through Social Networking Sites?

Around 69% rejected the applicants on the basis of the content found on their online profile. 

According to a survey by Reppler.com, more than 90% of hiring managers & recruiters use social network sites to screen candidates and around 69% rejected the applicants on the basis of the content found on their online profile.

Here are 10 quick suggestions to communicate professionally through social networking sites, 

1. What is there on the web stays on the web. Never post any ill-natured content. 

2. Before you post, tweet, or share anything, think about how others might interpret it – will it be perceived as insightful and informative? 

3. Keep private conversations strictly private. It's better to have a different profile or account for your personal connections. 

4. Check the words you use most often - Do you want to relate your personality with these words?  

Before you post, tweet, or share anything, think about how others might interpret it.

5. Compose your posts, updates or tweets in a word processing document so you can check grammar and spelling before you send them. 

6. Check which pages you associate yourself with on social networking websites. 

7. Join groups which will add different dimensions to your online personality. 

8. Build your credibility - Ask your seniors and previous employers for recommendations. 

9. Always give true details about your professional credentials. 

10. Always keep your profile updated. 

Wish you a healthy social networking :) 

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