Social Media Etiquette--For Teens...Social Media Etiquette--For Teens Dr. Ronda Henderson Associate Professor MTSU--Business Communication & Entrepreneurship MLK Leadership Academy

Social Media Etiquette--For TeensDr. Ronda Henderson

Associate Professor MTSU--Business Communication & Entrepreneurship

MLK Leadership Academy

October 28, 2013

Popular Social Media Teen Sites

• Instagram • Ask.Fm • Facebook • Kik • Twitter • Vine • Skype • YouTube

What Do You Do on Social Media?

Thought about Your Online Reputation?

What Does This Selfie Convey?

What Does This Selfie Convey?

What Does This Selfie Convey?

What Does This Pic Convey?

What Does This Pic Convey?

What Does This Pic Convey?

What Do These Words Convey?

Why It Matters...• 27% of college admissions officers surveyed said

they Google prospective students.

• 26% said they look up applicants on Facebook.

• 35% said that when checking up on a student's online presence, they found something that negatively impacted an applicant's chances of acceptance.

*2012 Kaplan Survey

Why It Matters...• 43% of hiring managers who researched candidates via social

media said they found information that caused them not to hire a candidate

• Candidate posted provocative/inappropriate photos/info - 50% • There was info about candidate drinking or using drugs - 48% • Candidate bad mouthed previous employer - 33% • Candidate had poor communication skills - 30% • Candidate made discriminatory comments related to race,

gender, religion, etc. - 28% • Candidate lied about qualifications - 24% *2013 CareerBuilder Survey

Do's• Think before you post

• Understand that NOTHING posted to the Internet is truly private

• Avoid posting racy photos and/or posts

• "Google" yourself often and/or set google alerts

• Set privacy settings

• Tell your friends not to "tag" photos/posts without your permission

• Respect yourself and others when posting

Don't • Post anything online that you wouldn't say in person

• Assume that having an alias (multiple profiles) is enough

• Engage in cyberbullying

• Be bullied into sexting

• Air your "digital dirty laundry"

• Forward your friend's "digital dirty laundry"

Thank You!

Questions?