{"id":9214,"date":"2019-04-04T05:42:02","date_gmt":"2019-04-04T08:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eseg.edu.br\/blog\/redes-sociais\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T00:24:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T03:24:31","slug":"social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eseg.edu.br\/en\/blog\/redes-sociais\/","title":{"rendered":"Social media: understand how to build your online image"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Social media: understand how to build your online image<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Nowadays it's hard to find someone who doesn't have social media, right? People who don't have active profiles online can even be seen as strange by friends or colleagues. This is largely because there are websites and... applications<\/a> For practically everything: exchanging instant messages, keeping up with friends' news, making professional contacts, and even finding romantic dates. With all this, it's often difficult to separate what should and shouldn't be shared online.<\/p>\n

However, it's crucial to pay attention to this point. Otherwise, you may face difficulties, including professional ones. Want to know more about this? Check out the information in this post.<\/p>\n

Why do social networks affect your professional life?<\/h2>\n

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Internet use can have professional impacts even when dealing with personal accounts\u2014that is, when the person is not representing a company through their social media profiles. But why does this happen?<\/p>\n

Generally speaking, it's not easy to separate the different aspects of someone's life. Therefore, personal life influences professional life and vice versa. In fact, it's very common for people to include their profession and the company they work for in their personal profile information. This means that this information is exposed and will be linked to what you do online.<\/p>\n

Social media functions like a kind of shop window. The image you build on them goes beyond your circles of friends and escapes your control. It's very different, for example, from a conversation with friends or a meeting at work. What is posted, shared, or liked becomes accessible to countless people.<\/p>\n

This means that the online world has incredible potential \u2014 but it's necessary to control whether it will be used to create positive results or not. If well planned, your presence on social media can generate opportunities for professional growth. Conversely, it can lead to a loss of opportunities.<\/p>\n

Imagine a recruiter from a company analyzing what you post: would they be more motivated to hire you or would they feel insecure about doing so? It's not an exaggeration to imagine that something like this could happen. In fact, companies already do. They are keeping an eye on your social media.<\/a> and use the information obtained there to evaluate your professional profile.<\/p>\n

Have you ever heard of people being fired because of something involving the internet? News of this nature has been very common in recent years, especially during election periods\u2014when tempers tend to flare. Reasons for dismissal can include the exposure of company lawsuits, complaints and mockery of colleagues and superiors, or even offensive posts unrelated to the workplace.<\/p>\n

In addition to company employees monitoring their subordinates' profiles, there is also the possibility of receiving reports about inappropriate conduct on social media. This has been happening with famous cases where offensive videos or texts go viral and people seek out the employer to demand a response (which often culminates in the employee being penalized).<\/p>\n

It's common for companies to have codes of conduct that include rules about disclosing professional situations online. However, even if your company doesn't have something like that, or if the rules don't involve the use of social media, it's important to recognize that online exposure can significantly affect your career.<\/p>\n

How to manage your image on social media?<\/h2>\n

Now you know that the internet influences your professional journey. So, how about learning how to make good use of social media? Check out some simple tips that increase your online security and can even generate good job opportunities.<\/p>\n

Be careful of overexposure.<\/h3>\n

The first thing to consider is limiting your posts and comments on social media. One reason for doing this is to avoid giving the impression that you spend hours of your day browsing the internet. Therefore, be careful not to be too active on your profile, especially during work hours.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, limiting your online presence is important to avoid overexposing yourself. In this regard, a good tip is to keep your profiles private\u2014that is, accessible only to your friends and acquaintances.<\/p>\n

There are also special settings to restrict certain posts. For example, if you want to post a more personal photo or text, you can make it visible only to close friends, denying access to more distant acquaintances and work colleagues. This way, you avoid exposing yourself or being misunderstood by those who don't know you well.<\/p>\n

Control your temper when using social media.<\/h3>\n

The internet often immortalizes unpleasant moments. An argument between friends or a tasteless joke made in person can be resolved and forgotten very quickly. However, if this happens on social media, your comment will be seen by many people and will take on a different dimension.<\/p>\n

Therefore, an online presence requires a great deal of emotional balance. Ideally, you should avoid posting anything when you're angry or sad\u2014even if you regret it and delete it later, you won't be able to control the impact of the post.<\/p>\n

This also applies to posts where the situation isn't presented so clearly (the famous indirect message). Even if it might be difficult to understand who it's directed at, this isn't considered a mature practice.<\/p>\n

On this point, be careful when expressing opinions on controversial topics. The chances of being misunderstood and getting involved in a complex situation are very high. Especially avoid making comments on news websites, where your point of view becomes public.<\/p>\n

Use social media to your career's advantage.<\/h3>\n

Finally, it's important to remember that your friends and followers on social media are also a networking<\/a> Interesting. Therefore, the behavior you exhibit on your profiles can generate good opportunities and contribute to your career.<\/p>\n

A positive strategy is to share content and materials of studies<\/a> Related to your profession. This is a way to reinforce your professional knowledge for those who follow your publications. This way, people will remember you when they come across a request for a referral in your field.<\/p>\n

Digital marketing is even more relevant for those who undertakes<\/a> Or you work independently. In that case, it's advisable to create professional profiles on social media. Don't forget to also explore specialized networking sites like LinkedIn and other professional registration platforms.<\/p>\n

Understanding social media and knowing how to use it to advance your career is a great advantage. Since the internet is so present in our daily lives, what could be better than following tips that transform it into a valuable strategy? Put our recommendations into practice and reap great results.<\/p>\n

So, did you like this post? We have more interesting content for you. Continue reading the blog and find out how. get your first job<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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