Social Media Do's and Don'ts

Since I have aimed for my blog to cover social media of today I wanted to give all you ladies some tips!

Having any type of social (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter) is fine, acceptable and mostly helpful... as long as you remember that what you post is not always private and it can and will be found if someone wants to find something bad enough! The tips I have to give you that will keep you professional but allow you to have fun with friends and maintain a personal life will be noted below, enjoy!

1. Maintain your personal settings! On Facebook, only allows friends to see your posts and post on your timeline. Select permission from your Facebook before anyone can post anything or tag you in anything. This way you can manage what is on your Facebook. Don't forget though, even though the picture may not be on Facebook it may be on someone else. If you are going to go out, always be responsible... no drinking and and driving, steer clear of those doing illegal things, stay away from fights. If you're going to take a photo at a bar, ask everyone to put the beers down. Remember, a picture can say a thousand words, you don' want a potential employer saying negative things about yours do you?

2. For social media where you want to post about things you did with friends but think a manager would not accept or a potential employer. Don't put you had a crazy night and got so drunk you couldn't even stand. Though this may be funny to your friends and you get a lot of likes, what do you think this says to a supervisor about your maturity and responsibleness?

3. Have separate accounts! If you have a Twitter where you want to be a little comedian about wild nights with cute boys but are planning a charity event in your town, be smart! Make two separate accounts! A person who wants to donate to your cause may rethink that if they see some unacceptable tweets about what you like to do in your spare time. There is nothing wrong with business and pleasure, but it's a problem when you don't know how to keep it separate.

4. On the social scene: Facebook out, Twitter in. LinkedIn is for professionals who aren't there to mess around! If you are looking for a job or to make connections, this is the place to go. Plus, this site is definitely professional! If you are looking for a job or a way to network, I have found that LinkedIn is a great source! It is basically a resume, but a place where you can add more to just a page length blah blah blah. You can enter activities and let others be the judge by supporting you or not. You can get recommendations, see new job postings your connections posted and most importantly do job searches! I have been preaching for this site left and right!

5. If you have social media accounts linked to a smart phone, be smart by putting a password lock on your phone or not taking you eyes off your phone. So many times, a friend think it would be funny to take your phone and post a crude comment on your phone. While it's all fun and games to them, it's your reputation here. Be smart, keep a lock on your phone to keep others out of messing with your professional settings. Also, not only can friends do something this, you wouldn't want business e-mails being read by competitors or people who do not work for your company! Security, security, security!



Recap: check privacy settings, post cautiously, have separate accounts, utilize LinkedIn, Password lock your phone!

I hope you have enjoyed the above. Just remember, it's a dog eat dog world out there! No one is saying you can't have fun, because trust me everyone is entitled to a personal life outside of their work. But, on the other hand you have to be smart about. Companies want the optimal candidates when hiring and employing. While you may be their biggest asset, if you are going to post about reckless nights, not be smart about protecting privacy and not able to keep work life separate from personal life, you are setting a bad example for the company and a bad image for them. Get your fun out while your young and be smart about it, because when you are older, anyone will find a reason to knock you down. It sucks to hear, but that's just life unfortunately!

Ivanka Trump Success Tips in People Magazine

According to an article in People November 2012, Ivanka Trump has career tips! "The fashion designer and business woman" has shared her advice "for getting ahead at work" (People, 2012). 

Below is word for word the article on all of Ivanka's career advice, enjoy!

- Keep hair and make up simple

"I never want my appearance to distract from my work" 

I love natural make up with a blow out, a low chignon or slick ponytail. These styles give you the freedom to experience with your outfit but still look put-together. 

- Develop a relationship with a mentor

"Don't be afraid to seek advice"

Some of the most accomplished people I know are very accessible. Just make sure your approach is tactful and your questions are smart - not anything that could be answered with a google search. 

- Set goals

"Think about things you want to achieve in both the short- and long- term"

Without the former you can't get to the latter. I like making a list of things I want to accomplish in the coming six months and reflect upon that list regularly. Then I assess my next steps. 

- Think overdressed, not underdressed 

"If you're unsure of what to wear go more formal" 

A pencil skirt, medium-high heels and a tweedy jacket are classic t

standbys. you have to take yourself seriously and dress for the role you want. 

- Experiment with trends in smaller ways

"Mix in bold colors and details like burgundy, leather, and baroque embellishments on bags, shoes, collars and more. They can all be work appropriate if you integrate them sparingly"

- Use social Media wisely

"Never post anything you wouldn't want your boss to see"

My HR department always goes on Facebook and Twitter to find out what prospective employees are doing. On the flip side, when you're interviewing you can use these sites to learn a little bit about your employer and spark conversation 

- Get regular feed back 

"ask your superiors how they thin you're doing"

Especially if you don't have scheduled reviews. Even though criticisms might be hard to hear, it's important to challenge yourself like this. In the end, the information you get will only help you improve. 

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As I have also suggested on my blog! Check out the attire tips for interviews, goal setting posting and all my preaching about social media!

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The end of the year is almost here - GOAL TIME

As you should every year... now it is a good time to start creating new goals and looking back at ones you previously set. Did you accomplish it? If not, what happened? Try to stay focused and on track. When you set your mind to something don't back down. BUT, if you want it bad enough, no one has to tell you that.

When I talk about goals, I'm talking about personal and professional. It doesn't hurt to want to treat yourself to something nice every once in awhile. Tell yourself that you will arrive to work at least 15 minutes early day, take a shorter lunch break than normal, get done all your tasks, plus some and if you do that for a month straight, you will take your self out to buy that nice pair of shoes you been saving up for!

Setting professional goals for yourself is another great thing to do. You should always want feedback! Communication is NOT a one way straight! Ask to meet with your supervisor or manager or boss to go over goals you have or things you want to improve and see how they can help. I personally meet with my manager every other week so we can check in if I have any concerns or questions, new things I would liked to be trained on, to get an overall look of how I'm doing, etc.

On another front, CRITICISMS. Learn to take 'em and learn to dish 'em! With feedback will come criticisms. If you are being trained on something or learning something in a manner not suitable (you would rather be at the control trying to the task, rather than sitting back and watching), SAY SOMETHING, politely of course. At the end of the day, this is you and what you need to learn so you have to make sure you are getting it right! Also, be able to take criticisms well. Of course, any negative criticisms or just hurtful ways of being told to do something (like your dumb and that's wrong do it my way or the highway - HELLLLLOOOOO HR???). If someone says to you, I really like the way you have been doing this, but I think my way is a little easier for you, why don't you give it a go? (VERY NICE! Take the criticism and try it! What doesn't kill you makes you stronger and if you want to be professional you have to be strong - minded and willed).

All in all, set goals, get feedback and learn to live with criticisms. These are a part of life in business that aren't going anywhere. If you can set a goal and accomplish it, trust me you feel great and who doesn't want to feel great right?

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