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Social Media Etiquette at Work

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According to a Pew Research Study in 2020, adults spend an average of two hours and three minutes a day on social media. The majority of that time is spent on Facebook, with estimates ranging from 38 minutes to over an hour a day. According to Pew Research, 74% of U.S. adult Facebook users log in at least once a day, and more than half of its users visit several times a day.

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Is your use of social media being monitored at work?

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"I Lost My Job Over a Social Media Post"

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"I Lost My Job Over a Social Media Post"

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I went to college in California, and graduated almost five years ago. The job market when I got out of school, as you can imagine, was pretty grim. It was 2011, and I was scared my marketing degree wasn't going to get me very far. I applied for jobs while living in a small town for an entire year before I got something. In that time, I kept myself afloat and saved money by waiting tables at a local restaurant. Thanks to the money I put away, I was in a perfectly good financial place when I moved to LA to take my first job. I was an assistant account executive, which is a solid entry-level job, making $35K/year. And I was THRILLED. I already knew how to manage money, my rent wasn't too insanely expensive, and I had finally landed a post-grad job.

Fast forward two years, and my job was going really well. I was with the same company, I'd been promoted once (which came with a title bump), had gotten two raises, and was making somewhere in the low $40,000s. Around this time, my boss asked me if I'd liked to be pulled in on a new client pitch. This is generally a BIG step for a more junior person, because if you're instrumental in bringing on an account, it is likely to get you a spot on the new team, and you just generally have more clout around the office. Of course, I said yes, and we went to work.

I cannot explain to you the amount of money advertising agencies spend on pitches. Thousands and thousands of dollars go into these things. The client meetings, the dinners, and the superfluous activities that come into play when wooing a client are over-the-top. It really is like Mad Men. And the amount of money they spend dolling up the agency for when clients walk in is insane. We're talking everyone in the agency (a few hundred people) each with something client-related on their pristine desks. Even the parking spaces get fancy, client-friendly signs, and I swear, sometimes they send the most attractive person on the team to greet the client at the door. When I say they bring out all the stops, I mean it.

Anyway. We won the pitch. It was a big deal. I had been part of the pitch team, and even though my role wasn't anything senior, it was still prominent enough. And my position had great potential for upward mobility. The fact that the new clients already knew me, and that I helped bring in their business, was looked very favorably on by the client, by HR, and by my boss. The win was good news for my career.

We had a party at our agency to celebrate the win and I instagrammed a picture of the party. And in plain sight, prominently featured in the middle of the Instagram post, was a big sign with the logo of our new client. In theory, I knew it was a problem even before posting it. I knew that our success was NOT fit to print yet, and I knew how high the stakes were. The head of the pitch team had been sending around emails for three days to not post anything to social media, which is especially important, because reporters who work for advertising publications follow a lot of advertising executives on Twitter, and a bunch of creatives have a lot of Instagram followers. And even though I didn't have notable followers, I didn't need to be told that the company policy mandated that we do not release any information on social media until PR handled the official announcement. But in the moment, with the excitement of winning, and the inflated knowledge that my career was on the rise, I figured, what's the harm in posting a picture - and not even mentioning the new client in the caption - to my 200 followers? I figured a few people at the agency would see my humble brag, but no one of note would. And furthermore, the clients didn't follow me on Instagram.

Needless to say, one of my coworkers showed the photo to the head of our in-house PR team, and three hours later, I was in an office meeting with her, an HR representative, and my boss. They thanked me for my work, but said my social media post was in a direct violation of my contract, and I could have botched the public announcement of our huge new client, and ruined all of our hard work leading up to the pitch.

And they weren't wrong. While a reporter never found my post before it was taken down, my company had said numerous times that we could not leak the information before it was formally announced, and had the client found out about the post (which they never did), the consequences could've been even worse. It's funny how I was high-and-mighty enough to think that the rule book didn't apply to me. But it did. It really, really did. And two years into my career at the agency, coming off what could've been a big break for me, I learned what it was like to get fired. And it was more terrible than I can put into words, even two years later.

At the end of the day, I still got lucky. I wasn't wrongfully terminated, and I know it. They were in the right, and what I did was vain and showed very little forward-thinking. My boss and I kept in touch, and he agreed to give me a positive recommendation when I needed one, even though he would have to disclose my wrongful action.

Looking for a job when you have to admit you were fired from your last job makes it a lot harder. Luckily, I had made good connections at other agencies, and I had an emergency savings account. (It wasn't six months of living expenses, but it was about three, and I picked up a lot of babysitting work while I looked for a new job, and collected unemployment.) It took me four months to get a new job, and thankfully, I side hustled enough in that time to still have almost $1,000 left in my savings when I took a new job. I was insanely fortunate to get the same title and almost the same salary (it was $4k less) at my new job. But my mistake still cost me a promotion, took away all my hard work, completely killed my "big break" and left a huge strike mark on my resumé. I've now built my emergency fund back up, and my new job has been going well. I'm rebuilding my reputation, and trying to leave the past in the past, while not forgetting the lesson: if you're not sure whether to post, or not to post, choose the latter.

- Ally

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The Financial Confessions: "I Lost My Job Over A Social Media Post"

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I went to college in California, and graduated almost five years ago. The job market when I got out of [...]

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Gen Z and Millenials Turn to Social Media for Empolyment

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Gen Z and Millenials Turn to Social Media for Empolyment

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New study unveils the power of social media and employee advocacy in recruitment efforts, as nearly 3 in 5 jobseekers (58%) search for information about potential employers on social media
BURBANK, Calif. , /PRNewswire/ -- A new U.S. study conducted online on behalf of by The Harris Poll among more than 2,000 U.S. adults ages 18+ who have ever had a job, reveals that while 86% of employed Americans say they are very or somewhat happy in their current job, 50% are currently looking for a new job, 36% passively and 14% actively. And jobseekers are turning to social media to find work: 58% of jobseekers search for information about potential employers on social media and 48% of both Gen Z (ages 18-25) and Millennials (ages 26-41) with work experience have applied to job opportunities they found on social media. The study further showcases how jobseekers interact with social media in the job search process as well as employees' involvement in sharing their company's social media content on personal social channels.

Statistics from an August 2022 study from CareerArc and The Harris Poll

"With US employers adding 528,000 jobs in July - surpassing economists' forecasts and returning to pre-pandemic levels - the war for great talent and how organizations are recruiting continues to be at the forefront of business goals," said Jim Bramante, Chairman and CEO at CareerArc, the only social recruiting platform purpose-built for talent acquisition. "This data presents a clear picture of how critical a tool social media is for today's jobseekers and the companies trying to recruit them."

Social media is an important resource for jobseekers, especially younger generations
The data found that more than 2 in 5 jobseekers (45%) say social media is very important to their job search. When breaking down how candidates search for jobs by generation, Boomers (ages 58-76) with work experience are the least likely generation to have discovered job opportunities on social media (12%) with Gen Z (62%) and Millennials (56%) being much more likely to have discovered job opportunities on social media and Gen X (ages 42-57) sitting in the middle at 31%. Further supporting the use of social media for job searching by younger generations, Gen Z (48%) and Millennials (48%) with work experience are vastly more likely to have applied to job opportunities they found on social media than Gen X (24%) or Boomers (7%) with work experience. Aside from discovering and applying to jobs found on social media, about half of Gen Z and Millennials with work experience use social media to tap their networks for the best opportunities: Gen Z (48%) and Millennials (47%) with work experience are more likely than Gen X (23%) and Boomers (8%) with work experience to have connected with recruiters/employees through social media and/or employees of prospective employers on social media (e.g., Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn), and 49% of Gen Z and 47% of Millennials with work experience have reached out to peers on social media for job leads.

Social media reaches and attracts diverse candidates
When surveying how job seekers interact with social media by race/ethnicity, the data showed that Hispanic and Black Americans with work experience are far more likely than their White counterparts to say they have discovered job opportunities on social media (49% and 46% vs 28%). Additionally, Black and Hispanic Americans with work experience are more likely than their White counterparts to say they've used social media to apply to job opportunities(42% and 39% vs 21%), connected with recruiters and employees at prospective employers(42% and 35% vs 21%), and reached out to peers for job leads (42% and 37% vs 21%).

Employees are open to participating in social media-based employee advocacy programs
With this many jobseekers turning to social media as a major tool in their job search, the way organizations present themselves on platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook - and the extent of their reach with jobs and career-related content - is central to their success in recruiting top candidates. When it comes to getting employees involved in social media, half of employed Americans (50%) say they would share their company's social media content (e.g., job postings, employee spotlights, team events, news articles) on their personal social channels, with nearly a third of employed Americans (30%) saying they already have. That number skyrockets by generation with Gen Z (66%) and Millennial (67%) employees far more likely to say they would share their company's social media content on their personal social channels than Gen X (43%) or Boomer (19%) employees. "This begs the question of how organizations can do a better job of encouraging employees to share employer content and be active participants in their talent acquisition strategy," said Bramante.

The survey found that 26% of employed Americans say they would be more likely to share their company social media content on their personal social channels if their company (e.g., my manager, senior leadership) simply asked them to. In addition to this, 24% say they would be more likely to share company social media if they had a direct connection to the content (e.g., open position in their department, business update for the work they were involved with). Furthermore, just over 1 out of 4 Gen Z (27%) and Millennial (27%) employees would be more likely to post their company's social media content if their company made it easier, such as by providing the content and/or templates.

"The value candidates are placing on a company's social media content and presence makes social recruiting and employee advocacy more important than ever," said Bramante. "It's clear that when it comes to hiring, Gen Z and Millennials are turning to social media, whether it's to find job openings or to assess what your company culture is like, and they're willing to get involved in company social media if employers simply ask."

Check out the full report here.

Survey Methodology: This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of CareerArc between July 21-25, 2022, among 2,040 U.S. adults ages 18+, among whom 1,254 are employed, 2,004 ever had a job, and 866 are job seekers. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within + 2.8 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact BAM at .
About The Harris Poll
The Harris Poll is a global consulting and market research firm that strives to reveal the authentic values of modern society to inspire leaders to create a better tomorrow. It works with clients in three primary areas: building twenty-first-century corporate reputation, crafting brand strategy and performance tracking, and earning organic media through public relations research. One of the longest-running surveys in the U.S., The Harris Poll has tracked public opinion, motivations and social sentiment since 1963, and is now part of Stagwell, the challenger holding company built to transform marketing. To learn more, please visit www.theharrispoll.com
About CareerArc
Founded in 2009, CareerArc has over a decade of experience helping companies transform their social media presence into a recruiting machine with minimal effort. Clients report notable achievements such as a 50% increase in hires, 85% retention rate for candidates hired through the platform, and a per-client average of more than 900 hours of work saved on recruiting each year while spending an average of 68.2% less than job ads. Visit www.CareerArc.com to learn more.

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Nearly Half (48% each) of Gen Z and Millennials With Work Experience Have Applied to Jobs They Found via Social Media

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New study unveils the power of social media and employee advocacy in recruitment efforts, as nearly 3 in 5 jobseekers (58%) search for information about potential employers on social media BURBANK, Calif. , /PRNewswire/ -- A new U.S. study conducted online on behalf of by The Harris Poll among more than 2,000 U.S.

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How did you earn your pocket money as a child? Washing cars, or mowing lawns? A newspaper round, or babysitting?

Well, not for Generation Z.

Children as young as six are going online to make money, whether it's as an influencer on social media, selling clothes on eBay, gaming, or playing the markets.

16-year-old Woody Harrison started by buying limited edition trainers to resell online, on sites like eBay, but also Depop.

Then, like many of us, bored during lockdown and looking for something new to do, he discovered cryptocurrency through YouTube videos, and TikTok tutorials, where he learned what and how to trade.

He told us: "I took some of the money I made selling clothes, trainers across Depop and other re-selling platforms and then invested that into various coins. That was a £250 investment and over the last two years I've watched that grow."

That is now worth more than £1,000, which he wants to invest in his fledgling clothing business.

It's not just teenage entrepreneurs. Much younger children are also looking to make money online.
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Naomi Castelo, is an influencer. She is paid to feature and review products on her Instagram and YouTube channels, from clothes, to toys to restaurants, and can earn more than £150 a post.

The only difference is, she's 10 years old, and often appears in videos with her mum, Isa.

It started when Naomi saw other children with YouTube channels and wanted to try it too.

Now brands will approach them to collaborate, and, Isa said, they decide together how to showcase the products.

Naomi's favourites are when they do catwalk shows together.

Isa turns down those she doesn't think are suitable. She says her daughter is in a safe environment and enjoys it, and it allows her to save for the future.

"I think it's good that she can earn this money for university. We put it in the savings account".

Naomi said it is helping her realise her dreams already.

She said: "My dream is to have my own brand and become a fashion designer for clothes. Yes. I think it's very nice to do".

And, she said, her friends think it's cool.

"They say wow, I can't believe you have all these toys. I wish I had them", she added.

Given that regulators are already struggling to keep up with tech platforms, and there are concerns about the impact social media is having on young people's mental health, there are bound to be questions about this new frontier, and if there are sufficient safeguards to protect children from being exploited.

GoHenry offers a pre-paid pocket-money payment card, and an app to help educate children about finances.

The co-founder and Chief Operating Officer Louise Hill said there are huge benefits to children taking advantage of this explosion of online opportunities.

She said: "The world is changing. There's a lot of things available online, and some of those are really positive and really good. When we talk to parents of the kids that are doing this. They are overwhelmingly positive about it.

"They talk about the creative freedom that it brings their kids and the fact that their children can do that independently from their bedrooms, the connections with the outside world that it allows them to make, it's overwhelmingly seen as positive".

It requires plenty of spare time, and crucially money already available to invest in making more online.

Just like adult entrepreneurs, it helps to have some seed money to start.

But, as more and more of us socialise and work online, it's not surprising that children are turning the internet from their playground to their workplace too.

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Children and teenage entrepreneurs are turning to social media and cryptocurrency to earn money online

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How did you earn your pocket money as a child? Washing cars, or mowing lawns? A newspaper round, or babysitting? Well, not for Generation Z. Children as young as six are going online to make money, whether it's as an influencer on social media , selling clothes on eBay, gaming, or playing the markets.

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Five Teens Who Turned Their Passions Into Profit

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The well-trodden path of attending school, a university, and then finding a job is one that many people believe is the best path to success. The monetization of talents such as writing, singing, and dancing may seem far fetched, especially for teenagers who may just be starting.

However, teenage entrepreneurship is quickly becoming a hot topic. Thanks to social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, users can now instantly promote their ventures to mass audiences.

The following five teenagers are all on a path to entrepreneurship and have some top tips for anyone looking to follow in their footsteps.

1. Milly (millydoesmakeup_)

With 119K followers on Instagram and 2.05K subscribers on YouTube, 15-year-old, aspiring makeup artist, Milly, has quite the social media presence.

Milly began learning to apply makeup by watching makeup videos online and shortly after decided to launch her makeup account 'millydoesmakeup_'. The account features makeup and skincare tutorials, but also competitions such as international giveaways. Initially starting her makeup account on Instagram two years ago, Milly recently expanded to include YouTube videos to promote her content further. "I've started a YouTube channel where I can post makeup tutorials whilst speaking, or possibly also talk about my life on there." Milly explains that she aims to allow her followers to "get to know her more."

"Just go for it! It's very scary, but I promise it's amazing. Also, push yourself and never give up!" Milly advises those who want to follow in her footsteps," Lastly, have fun!"

2. Mel Torrefranca

17-year-old Mel is a YouTuber, writer, and editor for the Lost Island Press. Self-publishing her first novel at 13, Mel has recently released the book Leaving Wishville.

Mel promotes her work through a range of mediums - releasing trailers for her novel via YouTube, hosting giveaway competitions on her Instagram page, and posting artwork of her characters. "Social media has been especially valuable for me," Mel reveals, "especially Instagram."

Mel credits Instagram for giving her valuable networking opportunities within global writing communities and gaining like-minded author friends. " They have supported my projects, given me constructive criticism on my work, held me accountable to my goals, and even helped with book promotion," Mel says.

"Had I not met these teen writers, I doubt I would have had the motivation to finish and publish my debut novel," she adds.

"My biggest advice to teens interested in publishing a book is to join an online writing community, whether that be Instagram, Twitter, or even a community blog," Mel says. "It will not only aid in marketing but also in forming lasting friendships with like-minded people."

3. Evan (evan.jb_visuals)

15-year-old Evan, an Ohio based self-taught photographer, also relies on Instagram as a platform for his venture. "I wanted to gain recognition for my work, and I wanted to inspire others that are aspiring photographers," Evan says. "I also use Facebook, but mainly for close friends and family."

Evan began taking photographs on his iPhone, and it quickly became a passion - "I upgraded to a real camera and learned how to use editing software," he says. Photography additionally became a tool for positivity in other areas of Evan's life, as he reveals that it was his "coping mechanism for my depression and anxiety."

When asked if he had any advice for budding photographers , Evan said, "To remember to keep their options open and to not be so stuck on something that they miss out on amazing opportunities."

4. Kanticha Chumma

Although no longer a teenager herself, Ticha started her career at an early age. Winning season 2 of The Face Thailand in 2016 was a turning point, rocketing her to fame on Instagram. Now a model, actress, and social media influencer, Ticha has amassed 1.2 million followers on Instagram and 666.6K fans on TikTok.

Maintaining her audience on social media required strict marketing from Ticha. "I had to basically post every single day to keep the engagement going," she says. Her success is hardly a surprise as she appears to be a ruthless self-critic. "I'm not a person to do one TikTok video, and I know it would be good. I would do like 30-40 videos! I will just keep repeating until I find the best, perfect one that I like," Ticha says, revealing that she even marks drafts of videos before uploading.

"Do a bit of what makes your soul happy!" Ticha added when asked what she advises for readers looking to follow in her footsteps. "Enjoy the ride - don't just expect that the result has to be perfect all the time, sometimes just enjoy what you do."

5. Catherine (cc_snaps)

17-year-old teen photographer Catherine also utilizes Instagram as a marketing platform for her work. "My friends embraced my idea of sharing on Instagram with nothing but love and support, encouraging me to pursue this thought," she recounts of first opening her photography account. "At that point, I never imagined it becoming anything more than simply a way to share my passion."

The inspiration for the account's creation also occurred within the company of Catherine's friends. "My friends came over during summer, and I mentioned that I had just purchased my first camera. We ended up taking so many photos right in my backyard, making it the first time I shot with my camera," Catherine says. "I was really proud of how they turned out and thought no better way to them than online."

Entirely self-taught, Catherine stumbled across her camera in a pawn shop nearly two summers ago. Now, she monetizes her talent through photoshoots, offering packages including portrait and wedding photography. "I do take pictures as a charitable endeavor in some situations," she adds.

"Be unique! There are many photographers out there, so do something that sets you apart and makes you different from the rest!" Catherine advises aspiring photographers. "All it takes is a camera from a pawn shop and some passion to start now and follow your dreams."

Teens are monetizing their talents and embarking on inspirational journeys towards entrepreneurship on a worldwide scale. The use of social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok facilitates an enormous marketing platform, which is ideal for teens who already have extensive knowledge of the networks.

With no better time to start than now, what are you waiting for?

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5 Teenage Entrepreneurs on Turning Their Passions to Profit Online

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Five teenage entrepreneurs exclusively reveal how their talents are making them money online.

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CareerArc. “Nearly Half (48% Each) of Gen Z and Millennialswith Work Experience Have Applied to Jobs They Found via Social Media.” Nearly Half (48% Each) of Gen Z and Millennials With Work Experience Have Applied to Jobs They Found via Social Media, 23 Aug. 2022.

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Uodating Your Social Media Status Could Co$T You

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A study on social media posts relating to job termination  was conducted at the School of Social Sciences at Monash University. Their findings were based on 312 news articles about people who had been fired because of a social media post.
Racism was the most common reason people were fired in these news stories, with 28% of stories related specifically to racism. Other forms of discriminatory behaviour were sometimes involved, such as homophobia and misogyny (7%); workplace conflict (17%); offensive content such as “bad jokes” and insensitive posts (16%); acts of violence and abuse (8%); and “political content” (5%).

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Do not let your social media posts wreck your career!