What Happens in Vegas, Stays on Facebook

I want to first start off by saying I extremely loved the “What Happens in Vegas stays on Facebook” presentation given this past Tuesday. I had a much better experience and felt I took a lot more out of this then the BMA. Both Katie and Emily were so passionate about their topics and had so much fun energy that kept you intrigued the entire time. I felt it was extremely worth my time and then some.

Katie’s Presentation: Facebook
Most Valuable Information taken: I use facebook quite often already so a lot of it was stuff I already knew but there were some stuff in there that was I shocked by and found extremely valuable. For example the “lists”. I found that to be the most significance, she explained that it’s a way for you to divide and sort through your friends. For example, if you have co-workers, family or friends that you want only certain people to have access to certain information on your page you can do that and set your privacy within each individual list. A good example is for people who add you just for the sake to stalk you because you dated their boyfriend or they heard out you were pregnant etc. I think we have all seen and experienced this and know what I am talking about. Regardless to me I thought that was extremely valuable. Emily even quoted, “Facebook is all about stalking, lets face it”
How it may affect students and professionals: she gave very helpful tips as far as things to watch out for when it comes to professionals. For example, joining useless groups such as, “I don’t get drunk I get awesome”, having embarrassing wall posts. Another good tip she made was to do the test. Ask yourself, would my boss and grandma be ok with this? If you can honestly answer yes to both you are probably fine. Facebook can affect students drastically if they have inappropriate photos or remarks that would later keep them from getting a job. I know someone who got expelled from school for bad posts online about a teacher. So its very important that both parties be always aware because once its on the internet, its on there for ever.

Emily’s Presentation: LinkedIn
Most Valuable Information taken: the most valuable information I got from Emily on Linkedin, is how important is to keep linkedin strickly professional and not to cross it with facebook. You should not be leaving Network updates (similar to facebook status) like going to bed, heading to the dells or whatever it may be. Speak of certain work projects you are working on or proud of or seeking help with, keep it professional. Another very important tip that I learned and did not know was about your name and headline. That is the first thing people see and they give you a good amount of characters so you should make it stand out to impress!
How it may affect students and professionals: How it affects students and professionals are the same as it would be on facebook. If you are inappropriately using Linkedin it could keep you from getting a job if there are things on there very unprofessional. It’s a great way to meet new people and make connections. But on both parties, students and professionals if you want to be connected with someone, be sure to send a nice greeting along with it. Don’t randomly be connected. It could be as simple as “hey my friend so so knows you and said we have a lot in common or to talk about etc etc”

Again I was impressed with both speakers and had a great time there and felt really accomplished and well informed on both issues and actually took all there tips straight to my own pages.

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