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MPL Public Computer Center presents:. Social Networking 101. Lou Naclerio Mahopac Public Library. First things first…. The information presented in this workshop, and handouts distributed as part of this workshop, are for instructional purposes only.
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MPL Public Computer Center presents: Social Networking 101 Lou Naclerio Mahopac Public Library
First things first… The information presented in this workshop, and handouts distributed as part of this workshop, are for instructional purposes only. The use of Social Media Networks is neither approved, nor condoned by the Mahopac Public Library.
Definition… Wikipedia “social media is a shift in how people discover, read and share news, information and content…. transforming monologues (one to many) into dialogues (many to many)”
Frequent e-mails Infrequent e-mails Social Media Peter Chris Your manager You Jim Mary Jim’s manager John Helen Roberto Akira Susan Social Networking refers to the sites that allow easy connection between people… Friends Co-Workers Other co-workers in your country Other co-workers around the world Other people around the world
Top 3 things that make hiring managers dismiss a candidate based on what they find on Google or FaceBook… • 41% of candidates posted information about them drinking or using drugs • 40% of candidates posted provocative or inappropriate photographs or information • 29% of candidates had poor communication skills Survey by Careerbuilder.com, surveying 3,169 hiring mgrs…
Sooo… Where do you start? Google Yourself! What did you find?
Clean it up! Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done! Google is not like a credit reporting agency, you can’t ask them to correct or remove erroneous information.
Is Social Networking right for you? • What are your objectives? • Finding a job? • Getting reacquainted? • Making a statement? • Marketing your product? • Lonely? • Bored?
My LinkedIn Profile http://www.linkedin.com/in/louisnaclerio
Building your professional profile… LinkedIn 101 April 13th – 6pm Mahopac Library Reservation Required
Why use Facebook? • For Fun, Games and More • Chat with friends and family on-line • Play on-line games • For Business • Connect with co-workers • Workplace networking • Find a job • Find Old Friends • Whatever happened to? • Reconnecting with the past
Why “NOT” use Facebook? PRIVACY!
Why use twitter? • Marketing and Communications • Microblogging • Business Networking • Breaking News and Getting Scoops • Streamline Your Electronic Inboxes • Finding a Job • Games