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Comment on Reasons Not to Use Social Media by nicklucido

nicklucido — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:56:38 +0000

Thanks for your thoughts, Christa. Our generation used Facebook in a different era, and now that it's for everyone, we all have to change our habits. After all, Google doesn't forget.

By the way, I'm going to Vegas this Saturday, actually. Good thing you warned me about posting photos before

Comment on Reasons Not to Use Social Media by nicklucido

nicklucido — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:54:58 +0000

Kimberley, good point. HR reps are going to Google more often to find out information about candidates. Whether or not it's a good thing is definitely determined by your social media habits.

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Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:19:21 +0000

[...] Reasons Not to Use Social Media: MSU student and PR Start blogger Nick Lucido gives five reasons students should not be using social media “just because”. [...]

Comment on Reasons Not to Use Social Media by Christa Keizer

Christa Keizer — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:00:51 +0000

I wish my professors (at Cal State Fullerton) were on Twitter

Comment on Reasons Not to Use Social Media by Christa Keizer

Christa Keizer — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:59:36 +0000

All I can say is AMEN! I wish students, especially, would take social media more seriously in terms of personal branding. Even professionals don't always act appropriately online, which is disappointing. I think that facebook will eventually change for the better as parents, grandparents and professionals are becoming friends with the younger audience on facebook. I would like to think that out of respect, young people will take off Vegas and keg stand pictures from their profile. (Wishful thinking, perhaps.)

Comment on Reasons Not to Use Social Media by Laura Cumbow

Laura Cumbow — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:11:49 +0000

Great post. Completely agree!

Comment on Reasons Not to Use Social Media by Kimberley

Kimberley — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:17:53 +0000

Thanks for the thoughtful post. I am going to put it on my facebook page. It makes me think about how to use FB. FB came up in one of my HR classes. The question was should HR departments search for applicants on FB. I said yes, it is the World Wide Web and very public information.

Comment on Reasons Not to Use Social Media by nicklucido

nicklucido — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:26:01 +0000

Thanks, Becky. I always think social media is a great place to listen and watch. Of course, it's cool to be the one everybody hears, but I feel like you learn so much more by stepping back for a bit and enjoying the view.

Comment on Reasons Not to Use Social Media by nicklucido

nicklucido — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:25:07 +0000

An old coworker posted on Twitter that this is a list of “do nots” for more than just students, and I agree that businesses can fit here, too. I didn't even think of that while writing, but I appreciate you pointing it out. Thanks!

Comment on Reasons Not to Use Social Media by nicklucido

nicklucido — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:23:26 +0000

Terry, thanks for adding to the conversation. I agree there are a lot of “dos” out there, and thanks for listing some of these. I have a lot of friends who don't necessarily use social media for the connections you list above, but I've found a lot of value in doing so. I wish more would get on board with your ideas!