Social media etiquette

etiquettes followed while using social media and diplomatic communication.

1. Social Media Etiquette

2. What is an etiquette?   Etiquette is a set of customs and rules for polite behaviour especially, among a particular class of people or in a particular profession. The word "etiquette" describes the requirements of behaviors according to conventions of society.

3. Types of etiquettes Work space etiquette Public Speaking etiquette Social Media etiquette

4. What do you mean by Social Media? Forms of electronic communication through which user creates online communities to interact with one another, exchanging details about their lives such as biographical data, professional information, personal photos and up to the minute thoughts.   It is done through various applications such as Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube, Snapchat and many more .

5. What are social Media Etiquettes ? Social media Etiquette are the set of customs and rules that speaks about the measures that has to be followed while using social media

6. Etiquettes that has to be followed 1. Profile Picture On a Social Media, your profile picture is your identity. Your profile picture should present you explicitly. 2. Do not follow each and every one: Following thousands of people with the hope that they’ll follow you back will tarnish your brand. The number of followers shouldn’t be your main indicator of success on social media .

7. 3.Do not over communicate: Social media is a platform to share. But the sharing should be done with considering various factors such as your audience, validity of your content. You should never over communicate. only relevant information must be shared. over communication might not only bore the audience ,it also risks invade of privacy. 4.Think before you post Social media is all about posting. Posting thoughts ,photos, stories and alerts.

8. 5 . Always give credit spread of content on social Media is very fast. This opens door for your content to reach massive audiences but it can also lead to plagiarism, copyright infringement and absence of credit where credit is. 6. No vulgar language It’s a very common sense but very uncommon. playing nice with people helps your social reputation. Rude or unrespectful behaviour is not appreciated.

9. Say Thankyou Thankyou! It sounds simple, but it is heavier than it seems. Take the time to thank someone, anyone who compliments or likes your content on social media SOCIAL MEDIA FOR JOB/PROFESSION : Using social media is a great way to boost your job search. Taking advantage of social media sites can help you find companies hiring

10. How to use social media in your job search Most employers and recruitment agencies today are using social media to source the right candidates, which means it should be a big part of your job search strategy. On-line social network sites have become an essential forum to advertise your skills and allow you to establish your social brand, network with people online, identify job opportunities, and turn those leads into real-life job opportunities.

11. LinkedIn LinkedIn can be a valuable tool in your job search as businesses, recruiters and head-hunters will use LinkedIn to search for candidates for particular jobs and then approach them directly. If you are actively job searching it is essential that you have an up to date LinkedIn profile.  Your LinkedIn profile is pretty similar to writing an online CV. LinkedIn takes this idea and allows you to include personal testimonials. Ask people you know, whether it is your manager, colleagues, customers, suppliers or friends to write a few positive words about your work capabilities on your LinkedIn page. You can make suggestions for the kind of thing you would like them to write .

12. Twitter Twitter is a public platform for people to post and exchange short messages. People use it to interact with other people or organisations they find interesting or useful, including attaching links or photos that they want to share with their Twitter community. Businesses use it to promote their services, expertise and entice people to visit their website.  When using Twitter in your job search, be professional !  Twitter is a very informal medium but do remember that if you are trying to attract the attention of recruiters and others in your field, then you must represent yourself in an attractive and professional light .

13. Facebook In April 2016, Facebook reported that they had 1.59 billion active users. This astonishingly successful social networking website allows users to create a personal profile, add other users as friends, and exchange messages within its community framework. You can also join groups, organise events and share photos and videos. Although it’s a very informal medium and largely used by people for connecting with friends and family, it is increasingly being used by organisations for more commercial reasons

14. You can apply for advertised roles easily and quickly  You are more visible to recruiters who are using social media to advertise their jobs and source candidates. You can build your network and engage with a wider audience across multiple social channels You can create positive PR by presenting testimonials, endorsements and presentations of your work onto your social media accounts, blog and/or website. You can speak to recruiters, head-hunters and prospective employers throughout your job search by engaging with them across all channels in real time. Here are some of the benefits of using social media in your job search

15. What is Diplomatic Communication? Diplomacy can be defined as making the best possible in the circumstances effort for getting your own needs met in a way that preserves the dignity of other people. A diplomatic communicator is someone who can get their message across and  convince people to change  without damaging the relationship. Diplomatic communication is about being honest, but not brutally honest. And by the way, it doesn’t mean misrepresenting the truth either. It means  communicating  in a way that makes a person feel the interaction was respectful and positive.  

16. Characteristics of diplomatic communication include : relaxed demeanour, tact sticking to the subject matter, being non-judgmental.  Avoiding hasty or too broad generalizations . using inoffensive language, avoiding rude and sarcastic remarks, flexibility on non-principal issues a positive approach.

17. practical tips to help you to learn how to communicate more diplomatically:   Learn to flex your communication style. Choose your words carefully. Listen, Think and be open. Relax your body and face. Beware of open ended questions. Avoid slang. You should not permit yourself to be tricked, cajoled, or forced into speculating when answering questions.

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