See How Your Post, Comments and Update on Social Media Affect You

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The world has become a global village and the access to the web and social media platforms make information available at our finger tips. The advent of internet makes communication, networking, business and other beneficial activities easier for human race.

The social media seems to provide social solutions to just about every need. It avails us access to information, people, ideas, resources, and news in real time. Through different platforms, we can connect with old and new friends, hold online meeting, share opinion and provide solution to customers’ complaints. The platforms give us access to millions of people per time.

 

In recent time, the social media have become tools for assessment by major employers, government agencies and companies. They monitor and collate data about traffic, comments, video, upload etc.  Most Employers are now relying on the comments, posts, update and contributions of potential employees on social media as a yardstick to determine their viability and intellectual prowess. In short, Social media platforms have become a medium to determine brands and reputation of an individual or a company.

Your post, update or comment may cause a great damage to your reputation if inappropriate. The following points assist to prevent such from happening;

 

Consider Your Value and Brand

 

Before you post or comment on anything question yourself about your value and brand. Any update that mis-presents or questions your value or brand would have a negative impact on you. Post updates and information that show audiences who you are, what you believe in, and what you do to build credibility in the communities you care about.

 

Never Be In a Rush to Comment

 

Take time to review your comments before posting. Do not post or send comments without adequate vetting. If you have nothing meaningful to comment while not keep to yourself. Try as much as possible to avoid slangs and also consider typographic error. Take time to review influencing people’s posts or comments and you will see the difference from the person without a brand or value.

Verify the Information before Posting

 

Always get the information right before making it public. It is a good thing to be first to comment. It shows you are well informed. But vet the news and ensure it is real; consider the damage to your reputation if after your post people start commenting that the information is false. A buyer who sees wrong comment about your post on a product would seek alternative route. An employer might assume you are not real, unreliable and “half baked” person. Also, always verify any link you are sharing to ensure that it is working and that it contains the right information for your brand. The link might contain nude while the post says something different.

 

Never Share Private Issues Online

 

Let your family and private matters remain with you. Do not go online to share your confidential matters. It shows you can easily compromise privacy by sharing information your employer or clients may not be ready to have the world know. If you need to discuss with any of your contacts, send them private message.

 

Do Not Reveal Your Weakness

 

Do not use words  that reveal your weakness and show that you cannot handle your challenges but require someone’s help to get through.

Do Not Update Wrong Information about Your Company or Employer

 

Anything you post online is available to the whole world.it is not hidden. Never say a wrong thing about your employer. The post may be shared by your friends and in the process get to your employer or company’s director. The end might be devastating!See the Story of Cella

 

 

Finally,your interaction in the global online community offers you a wonderful opportunities to build and enhance your positioning as a professional. But have a clear cut on authenticity, reputation, strategy, target audience and the usage of each platform.