4 Secrets to Social Media Career Advising Why My Students Call Me #Boss - CareerEnlightenment.com

” where they follow and tag each other to stay updated on each other’s success, and to acquire inspiration from one another.An example of an Instagram-worthy scenario is attending a networking event or going on an site visit of a company. Pictures can express so much more of the value of these experiences and their friends “?” everything that is cool and different from the norm.4. BloggingBack in my day we called this part “journaling.” It’s the same idea for my students but the information should be readable by others, including myself.A personal blog provides a platform for frequent, detailed updates so students can properly track their progress. Students traditionally hate me when I encourage them to start a blog but in the end they’re able to comprehend the value (dare I say that they thank me later!).Having a blog also allows me to serve up instant feedback during a student’s job search. I’ve also had students tell me they were better able to clarify their th oughts and feelings while blogging, which helped them solve their problems more efficiently.And of course, owning a personal blog is a tremendous branding strategy. It’s a sure-fire way to stand out amongst a sea of social media savvy applicants. It tends to be the forgotten technique because it requires the most work. Typical, right?Alright, so that’s why my students call me “Boss.” Now tell me, how do you get through to college students? Are you willing to use Facebook in a way you’ve never considered before?Our Author  is a Gen X career advisor at a University on the west coast who has asked to remain anonymous  for now. But she doesn’t mind adding students as Facebook friends because they know she’s the “Boss”.