{"id":34316,"date":"2014-07-01T10:37:22","date_gmt":"2014-07-01T10:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discovery-graduates.com\/?p=787"},"modified":"2014-07-01T10:37:22","modified_gmt":"2014-07-01T10:37:22","slug":"social-media-text-speak-viewed-negatively-by-employers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/discovery-adr.com\/us\/social-media-text-speak-viewed-negatively-by-employers\/","title":{"rendered":"Social media \u2018text-speak\u2019 viewed negatively by employers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Social-Media-Speaks\"<\/a>
\nWhen it comes to securing our ideal job, one thing is for certain \u2013 first impressions count. With scores of skilled and talented graduates applying for the same role, employers may only have a matter of minutes to dedicate to each application.
\nAs a result it\u2019s crucial that graduates portray themselves in their best light the first time around. However, while many graduates will be focusing their attention on a well-polished resume or the perfect interview outfit to meet this end, they may have neglected one crucial area that often comes under employers\u2019 radar \u2013 social media.
\nAccording to the results of new research, poor spelling and grammar on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter is a definite \u2018no-no\u2019 when it comes to the employers\u2019 hunt for the perfect candidate.
\nExamining the reactions of over 110 to social media profiles which contained poor grammar and ‘text speak’ such as ‘LOL’ (laugh out loud) and ‘m8’ (mate), the study from the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), revealed that employers had less than favorable responses.<\/p>\n

Using incorrect language could deem candidates less employable<\/strong><\/p>\n

Commenting on the study findings, Graham Scott, from UWS’s school of social sciences, argued that poorly worded social media profiles could be harming candidates\u2019 employment prospects. He said:
\n“Employers are looking to different sources of information to distinguish candidates from one another.<\/p>\n

“One easily accessible area is the internet and in particular social networking sites as they have been shown to accurately reflect individuals’ offline personas.<\/p>\n

“So if you make spelling mistakes or use ‘text speak’ online you’ll be viewed as less intelligent and employable than if you use correct language.\u201d
\nHe went on argue that at a time when many candidates hold degrees, employers are constantly looking for ways to differentiate between candidates applying for graduate level jobs. This includes examining social media profiles.
\nSocial media increasingly becoming a screening tool<\/strong>
\n90% of the 300 professionals questioned as a part of a recent study, revealed that they use candidates\u2019 online profiles to help them reach a decision on which they were going to hire.
\nDo you feel that your social media profile is \u2018employer ready\u2019? Has your social media profile had a bearing on your job prospects?<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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