1. 1. Social Media and Networking Julia Horvitz and Dan McCord UNC Wilmington Orientation Leaders
2. 2. What its all about Appropriate social media vs. inappropriate social media How we can positively represent Ourselves online Ways we can watch out for each other and work together to monitor social media
3. 3. Reaching Out Effectively Getting your foot in the door the right way can make or break your potential network Respect time Start with praise not prayer Emails stay short Careful with necessary favors
4. 4. The Golden Rule: would I want my mom or grandparents to see this?
5. 5. Some pictures are better left on our phones
6. 6. Inappropriate!
7. 7. Hide yo beer, hide yo wine Remember: If you are under 21 it isnt legal for you to be
8. 8. Dont Forget Screenshots are a real threat & once you post something, it never goes away! .
9. 9. Pictures to SHARE.
10. 10. Appropriate Pictures
11. 11. Who to Reach Out to Instead of viewing your field as a hunting ground, view it as a starting point Truly beneficial networking goes beyond fields Nobody is irrelevant off the bat Cultivate the most diverse network Dont leave it to chance
12. 12. And Ellen
13. 13. Setting Proper Expectations You should expect nothing Reaching out is no guarantee Some will respond, others wont
14. 14. Its All About Who You Know Networking is not about reaching out to every single possible contact. No need to email the entire industry Focus on relevance Quality of your quantity
15. 15. Building the Relationships Think of your network as a garden. Once you plant it, you have to devote some time to making sure it grows and stays healthy so you can enjoy it. Providing value Think of them as friends Introduce people Network in your current network
16. 16. We Can Change the Stereotypes
17. 17. Stop. Think. Post. Think about the consequences Change your privacy settings We have a responsibility to watch out for each other
18. 18. Things to Remeber Effective networking is about helping others Listening is critical Think before we post Emails are conveniently sent and ignored If you would not show it to your grandparents, do not post it
19. 19. Questions?