If you missed out...Here are the notes from the meeting:
Using Facebook to Market Yourself
o Started as a college thing…Moved way beyond since its inception!
§ Was a book…like all things it moved to the internet and became interactive
§ Was for college students, anyone can join
“Why should I join?”
o Social Networking
§ It is not who you know…It is who you get to know!
· Facebook is an online and popular way of networking.
· Join an existing group established around shared interests.
§ Colleges, Companies, and Coaches are on Facebook
o College and Employer Research
§ Learn about centers of influence before you introduce yourself to them.
§ Learn about values and key language before you write your essays or attend your interviews.
“I’m afraid of losing my life to Facebook.”
o Set a Facebook schedule for yourself.
o Don’t keep Facebook open on your computer all day…it will tempt you!
“I don’t want to get in trouble.”
o Don’t put pictures/videos/links up that will get you in trouble.
o Avoid the S.T.I.N.K. and P.U.
§ Stupid (do not upload anything that demonstrates poor decision making) , Threatening, Illegal, Nuisance (do not upload time consuming applications), and Kid-like (do not be immature)
§ Possibly Unprofessional
“I am afraid of somebody stalking me.”
o Facebook has outstanding privacy control settings
o Create Friend Groups
§ This allows you to organize your friends – it makes networking easier
§ It also allows you to choose which groups of people see which types of information on your page.
o Only let friends see…
§ pictures, wall posts, contact information, or other.
"What can I do to make my Facebook useful?"
o Pictures/Videos that demonstrate your athleticism.
o Updates about your accomplishments academically and athletically.
o Remain involved.
o Be Nice!
