Social Media Shenanigans

My name is Rachel Martin, and I'm a Facebookaholic. Like many of you, I am a self-proclaimed addict of social media, facebook being my drug of choice. If you find yourself using social media language in your daily conversation, then you might be a social media addict too. Do you ever see things and wish you could "like" them? Have you noticed when you see a couple you refer to them being "facebook official"? Can you compact your ideas into just 140 characters a piece? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you too might have a problem.

But the question is, is it an actual problem? Can social media have a real impact on your life? The truth is, it may. Especially if you're one of those crazy people who have or are wanting a job. Social media can impact your job search both negatively or positively. This link is to a podcast that I did with my fellow PR students about this topic. In a nutshell, here is a quick recap of what we learned:

The 10 commandments of social media usage
1 –Add value first, and sell LAST
2 –Listen twice as much as you talk
3 – Do not spam all your contacts
4 – Do not act like a stuck up jerk
5 – Do not steal all your friends contacts
6 – Do personalize every invitation you make to join any network
7 – Do remember that 10 can be more powerful than 10000
8 – Do not beg (for anything)
9 – Do be authentic and transparent in all you do
10 – Do not forget the power of face to face conversation

In closing, social media, if used correctly and in moderation, can be a wonderful thing. Which I was glad to hear, considering I couldn't quit even if I wanted.