Three Ways Social Media Can Impact Employment and School by Janvi Patel

The Impacts of Social Media On Job Prospects for students

25jpatel — 2024-10-08 01:23:58 UTC

70% of employers said they use social networking sites to research job applicants during hiring process. 28% say they use social media to gather more information before calling in a candidate for an interview. 47% say that if they can’t find you online, they’re less likely to call you for an interview

Bad Effects of Social Media to Our Education

25jpatel — 2024-10-08 01:46:21 UTC

On the downside, social media addiction is a real concern. Students may become so hooked on scrolling through posts and chatting online that they lose track of time. This habit can hurt their mental health and negatively impact their focus and study habits. Constant distractions from social media are a major reason for lower grades and reduced academic achievement.

Social Media Negatively Impacts the Schoolwork of Students

25jpatel — 2024-10-08 01:48:41 UTC

Between 93% and 97% of 13 to 17 year-olds report using at least one social media platform, with most reporting using three different platforms regularly, researchers said. Average daily use spans 9 hours.

Your Social Media Presence Can Help You Land (or lose) Or Job

25jpatel — 2024-10-08 01:54:02 UTC

To protect yourself from bias and discrimination, review your public accounts and remove any sensitive information, such as your relationship or disability status. Make your personal social media accounts private, and be deliberate about everything you post. (More on that below.) “I advise clients to scrub their socials of any personal information,” says Orbé-Austin. “Ask yourself, ‘Do I want an employer knowing this about me?’ Because if you’re using your real name, it’s discoverable.” What you share online can work both for and against you, she adds. “And the world is a small place.”

Benefits of Social Media

25jpatel — 2024-10-08 01:58:36 UTC

Many have pointed to the educational benefits of the media. Social media tools and networking sites encourage students to engage with one another and to express and share their creativity.

How Students Use Social Media For Good

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How to Leverage Social Media for Job Search Success

25jpatel — 2024-10-08 02:19:50 UTC

When used effectively, social media can be a powerful tool for job search success, helping you to network, share ideas, represent yourself, and so much more. Here are five tips for leveraging social media to stand out in a crowded job market.

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Top 5 Career Damaging Social Media Mistakes

25jpatel — 2024-10-08 16:38:36 UTC

1) Posting inappropriate content or pictures

2) Speaking negatively about your school or employer

3) Getting involved in political discussions

4) Being too pushy

5) Being passive

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Example!

25jpatel — 2024-10-10 19:20:46 UTC

What you like or post can also put a negative image on you or create a bad idea of you. For example, let's say you like a post that is targeting people in a certain ethnic or racial group and someone else saw that you liked the post, like your hirer or employer, it can cause a big problem and cause you to lose a job or a job opportunity and when people think of you they will get a negative image of you.

Statistics!

25jpatel — 2024-10-10 19:25:40 UTC

Based on these websites, statistics show every hour, users upload an average of 24 hours of educational video content and every day more than 90 percent of college students visit a social network site.