Profile Perfect Putting Your Best Face[book] Forward
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Social media platforms play a significant role in how individuals are defined by others and
themselves.
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“I share, therefore I am.” – Sherry Turkle
The new philosophy has become:
But the real question is, which profile picture will
get me more likes?
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When creating our digital personas, we choose to share the best parts of ourselves and our lives.
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“We’ve always cherry picked what we share online, but more than ever, what
you see isn’t what you get.” – Bianca Bosker
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Technology allows us to alter our image. Thus, pictures online may represent an individual inaccurately!
Many people think of their online identity as a distinct entity.
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Globe and Mail columnist tweeted:
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However, everything you post online is a piece of the
puzzle that creates your image. Your online business
persona isn’t limited to LinkedIn.
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“The bottom line is that today we can judge people without even meeting them. You may not have the opportunity to impress me in person because I have already formed my
opinion of you based on what I find online.” –C.E.O Krista Nehe
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What you post online cannot be erased, even if you click delete.
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“Think about what people are doing on Facebook today. They're building an image
and identity for themselves, which in a sense is their brand.” – Mark Zuckerberg
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Social media platforms also
affect us psychologically.
They fulfill various social
needs.
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Like every debate, there are two sides.
Facebook can make us feel good about ourselves in a healthy way – Psychology Today
Facebooking has become “me-booking” leading to narcissism. - Christopher Carpenter
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“Unlike a mirror,
which reminds us of
who we really are
and may have a
negative effect on
self-esteem if that
image doesn't
match with our idea,
Facebook can show
a positive version
of ourselves.”
– Jeffery Hancock
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“Despite the name
'social networks,' much
user activity on
networking sites is self-
focused.”– Brittany Gentile UGA
doctoral candidate
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No matter which side of the debate you’re on, there is no denying social
media impacts our self-image.
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Some argue social media promotes narcissism…
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Others worry it damages
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We can focus on all the potential issues social media may cause…
…or find ways to better leverage the benefits it offers.
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Namely, we can leverage the branding tools literally at our fingertips!
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Social media allows you to create a digital self portrait.
How will you draw yourself?
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References
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“The Flight From Conversation” The New York Times “New Selfie-Help Apps Are Airbrushing Us All Into Fake Instagram Perfection” Huffington Post “How does your online persona match with ‘real’ life?” The Globe and Mail “Personal Branding: Why You Need a Personal Brand Online” Launch Yourself BrainyQuote.com “Social Media’s Dual-Edged Sword: Narcissism vs. Self-Esteem” Psychology Today “Is Facebook Good Or Bad For Your Self-Esteem?” Psychology Today