Professional studies - digital professionalism

Question 1

What is fine for vets to do on social media?

Answer 1

Fine to use personally and professionally
Protect privacy
Assume everything posted cant be deleted
Maintain client confidentiality

Question 2

What are the 9 protected characteristics of the equality act 2010?

Answer 2

Age 
Gender reassignment
Being married or in a civil partnership
Being pregnant/maternity leave
Disability
Race - colour, ethnic, nationality
Religion
Sex
Sexual orientation

Question 3

What is a digital footprint?

Answer 3

Everything on the internet that is about you

Question 4

What do you do if there is someone with the same name as you?

Answer 4

Ensure you have a good professional profile with a picture
Dilute out other person
Consider using middle initials

Question 5

How many employers have found content on social media that has caused them not to hire a candidate?

Answer 5

More than half

Question 6

What are the top 3 reasons for employers to not hire a candidate due to social media?

Answer 6

Provocative/inappropriate photos
Drinking/using drugs
Discriminatory comments

Question 7

What social media content can lead to hiring a candidate?

Answer 7

Background info supports qualifications
Creative
Professional image

Question 8

How can you improve your linkedin profile?

Answer 8

Use appropriate email address
Write informative headline
Use key works for skills
Update regularly
Join groups
Connect with people
Research people/ organisations