Why should you be so careful about voicing your opinion/posting pictures on social networks?
While it is universally agreed that you are free to express you opinion as and when you feel so, why then should we exercise restraint while posting/ tweeting? Posting pictures on social media is also universally agreed on similar lines. You definitely have the liberty of posting or tweeting with photos of your choice., however, being a little more careful than usual always helps. Want to know why, read on.
Well, its simple, while you are entitled to your opinion, it is not necessary that the whole world agree on it, particularly if it is about something controversial or sensitive. Expressing your opinion publicly can land you in a spot of bother unless you believe in it and know of ways to justify your views.
To put this into perspective, if someone decides to post his personal views on the incident gratifying/condemning it, your opinions appear professional unless specified on the Bio, also your employer gets thrust into the limelight as to why someone with such radical views is being employed by the organization. This can be averted by carefully going through the minute details of your organizations social media policy if it is available, or else, follow the general guidelines and you should be fine. The use of social media for resolution of complaints/queries and as a crucial touchpoint to reach out to the masses is something every MNC has considered and is ready to leverage to increase their reach. So any personal comments in the wrong sense can highlight your employer in the wrong light.
With pictures, while it may seem harmless uploading pictures on Twitter or Facebook, bear in mind that these pictures can be used by anyone and everyone.
A new trend has emerged with recruiters particularly going through social media profiles to ensure they do not hire the wrong person for the job. Given the amount of information available in such social networks, it does help if you do not have embarrassing pictures of yourself partying excessively or breaking traffic rules on your profiles.
Up next: Newtons third law of action and reaction and how it works on the social network.
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Well, its simple, while you are entitled to your opinion, it is not necessary that the whole world agree on it, particularly if it is about something controversial or sensitive. Expressing your opinion publicly can land you in a spot of bother unless you believe in it and know of ways to justify your views.
To put this into perspective, if someone decides to post his personal views on the incident gratifying/condemning it, your opinions appear professional unless specified on the Bio, also your employer gets thrust into the limelight as to why someone with such radical views is being employed by the organization. This can be averted by carefully going through the minute details of your organizations social media policy if it is available, or else, follow the general guidelines and you should be fine. The use of social media for resolution of complaints/queries and as a crucial touchpoint to reach out to the masses is something every MNC has considered and is ready to leverage to increase their reach. So any personal comments in the wrong sense can highlight your employer in the wrong light.
With pictures, while it may seem harmless uploading pictures on Twitter or Facebook, bear in mind that these pictures can be used by anyone and everyone.
A new trend has emerged with recruiters particularly going through social media profiles to ensure they do not hire the wrong person for the job. Given the amount of information available in such social networks, it does help if you do not have embarrassing pictures of yourself partying excessively or breaking traffic rules on your profiles.
Up next: Newtons third law of action and reaction and how it works on the social network.
Previous Post: Social Media Etiquette
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