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NETIQUETTE
Netiquette or net etiquette refers to etiquette on the
internet.
Top 10 netiquette rules:
1) Clean up your dirt
2) Check, check and the check your spelling again
3) Be yourself, tell the truth and be honest – there is no
anonymity online
4) Who can see you? Remember your privacy settings
5) DON’T TYPE IN ALL CAPITALS AS IT LOOKS LIKE YOUR
SHOUTING!
6) No ‘Flaming ‘please, be nice #WorldPeace
7) Avoid suing slag terminology or acronyms
8) No xxx’s, LOL’s or  please as this is a professional
document
9) Think first and use your common sense
10)Remember what goes online…..stays online.
Your digital footprint
Task: Google your name and see what it brings up
How would these images and related sites be viewed by an employer?
What are your privacy settings and how much information can you find out about yourself?
What comments or opinions have you recently shared on social media channels?
Is there anything you thought you had deleted that is still showing up?
Who are you professionally connected to in the area you are looking for employment in?
What do your friends say about you?
Based on the evidence you have just found out about yourself, would you employ you?
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Social Media
Social media has integrated, liked, tweeted and hash-tagged its way into society and for better or worse
it plays a dominant role in our day to day lives. It has allowed normal people to become famous overnight
and has brought together an entire nation at times of tragedy. Social media has connected people like
never before and other at times it can bring positive change. However social media also has the power
to negatively impact someone http://youtu.be/QUCfFcchw1w Remember: You already have a digital
footprint so what does yours say about you?
Facebook More than 50% of companies admit to pre-screening candidates by looking at
applicants Facebook accounts. With a massive 38% of companies saying they rejected
applicants for ‘boosting their qualifications’ 13% for racist comments, 10% for boasting about
drinking and drugs and 9% for ‘racy’ photos on their page. 8% of companies have also fired
someone because of what they found on Facebook. Remember: With this in mind would you be
happy for your employer to see your facebook page? Clean up your account and take a look at
your privacy settings. Example: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/7914415.stm
Twitter We all leave a digital footprint now and things can go viral exceptionally fast. They can
also come back to haunt you. Remember: What can be tweeted in a second is now around for a
lifetime! Think before you tweet. Example http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent22070354
LinkedIn LinkedIn is the equivalent of an online CV and a social network that’s ideal for use in
either finding a job or promoting a business. Nearly 50% of LinkedIn users are the final decision
makers for their companies. LinkedIn’s popularity has grown to the point where it is now the
largest network in the world for business professionals. Remember: This is the largest network
in the world for Business Professionals; can you afford not to be on there?
Here are some guides on using LinkedIn:
http://youtu.be/Ocp1MNpSkWs
http://homebusiness.about.com/od/socialnetworking/tp/Linkedin-Guide.htm
YouTube and Vine Every minute roughly 300 hours worth of footage is uploaded onto YouTube.
Remember: do you really want your employer or future manager to see you doing that?
Email accounts When you start applying for jobs it’s a good idea to set up an additional email
account that you only use to apply for vacancies for. You can register for a free account form a
number of different providers. Try to make the account sound professional by having the email
as [email protected] It’s all about first impressions and if an inappropriate or
offensive email address comes through it won’t matter how good your CV is as your application
will just be deleted. Remember: [email protected] as first impressions count
Answer phone messages This is another one to think about if you are including your number
when applying for work. Your friends will probably find your answer phone message hilarious,
but how would it sound to an employer? Chances are they will not be leaving you a message to
call them back about the interview. Remember: first impressions count
Saving CV’s Make sure you save the document with a clear, concise and professional title such
as CV.Firstname.Lastname eg CV.Joe.Bloggs Remember: first impressions count
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How are most jobs now filled?
Never underestimate the power of networking and this doesn’t just exist at work either. Practice active
listening in social situations, people love to talk about their work and what they do so remember the 5
W’s (who, what, where, when, why) and use open questions to see what information and tips you can
find out from others.
How most jobs are now filled:
 Networking 60%
 Agencies 20%
 Advertisements 15%
 Speculative 5%
With 60% of vacancies being filled through networking you cannot afford to be out of the loop within the
industry.
Email applications
Don’t just send your CV in with no description on the email as to why you are emailing them your CV.
Have a short introduction explain who you are and why you are sending them an email with your CV,
epically if it’s a speculative application.
In the title of the email make sure to put what you are applying for i.e. Technician Vacancy Application
that way they know it’s not spam.
CV’s
Make sure you save the document as ‘CV.FirstName.LastName’ for example CVJoeBlogs so the
employer knows who you are and what the document is.
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