Levels of Language in Social Media - CareerEnlightenment.com

Getting Started in Social MediaAt first, however, you may feel the urge to hold onto your words like a mother reluctant to let their first-born drive off to college for the first time. It’s natural.Here are some tips to help you with your first posts:Always write in the first person.The shorter the lifespan of your post, the less you have to worry about proper writing (example, Tweets, Timeline Posts and LinkedIn Updates don’t even need to be in complete sentences. If you let a typo through, it’s ok.)Longer lifespan content should be more polished, (example, your Facebook “About You” section, Twitter Bio or LinkedIn Profile should be free of typos and spelling. Grammar can be of the truncated sort.)If you can say it in fewer words, do so. Brevity is the key when communicating onlineIf you can say it with a picture, do so. Yoda says, “A picture is worth 1,000 words.Don’t $ell, YELL, or be a troll. Imagine one person in front of you, and are simply starting a conversation with them. Write down what you might say to that person.As you gain experience, it will be easier, but it pays to be careful even when you have years of experience.   Dont be thoughtless about what you post publicly (or even privately in some networks).Bottom LineWhat you make visible in social media will be viewed as representative of your personality and your potential as an employee.   Picture the hiring manager at your ideal employer reading everything you publish on social media.