Learn how to get the most out of the social media platforms you use. Click on each social media icon here to visit the platform. Use the arrows on either side of the page to learn more.
Social media tips
Once you have viewed each social media page, click complete and continue below.
Facebook
Click here to learn how to make the most of your profile.
Facebook is the most popular social media platform. While many users enjoy the social aspects, there is a growing suite of tools that can be used to network, job hunt, learn, and connect on a professional level.This includes features like:
- Business pages
- Facebook Groups
DIVE DEEPER: Check out this tutorial on how to set up a Facebook business page
Instagram
Click here to learn how to make the most of your profile.
Instagram is a photo and video-based site. Because of this, it's a good place to engage socially and showcase your skills and products visually. It's also used by a lot of businesses to advertise and sell their products.
DIVE DEEPER: Try Planoly to create an organised, scheduled Instagram feed
YouTube
Click here to learn how to create a professional YouTube channel
Another popular platform is YouTube. YouTube is a video sharing service where users can watch, like, share, comment and upload their own videos. You can use YouTube for personal purposes - both to watch videos and potentially post videos - and many businesses have YouTube pages.
DIVE DEEPER: This tutorial will help you set up a YouTube channel.
Twitter
Click here for some tips to help you get the most out of your time on Twitter.
Twitter is an online news and social networking site where people communicate in short messages called tweets. You can use Twitter to network, stay on top of trends and news, find out about opportunities, and share your thoughts. Twitter posts are limited to 280 characters. You can use links to drive traffic to your other social media pages or your website.
DIVE DEEPER: Watch this video introduction to learn more about Twitter.
LinkedIn
Click here to learn some strategies to build your profile
LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network. You can use LinkedIn to find the right job or internship, connect and strengthen professional relationships, and learn the skills you need to succeed in your career. Recruiters and employers use LinkedIn to connect with potential job seekers and establish relationships so creating a profile can help you showcase your skills and boost your employability.
DIVE DEEPER: This video gives you five top tips for a good profile.
TikTok
Click here to learn how to make your TikTok content stand out.
TikTok is a short-form, video-sharing app that allows users to create and share 15-second videos. TikTok videos are short, easy to create, and are often linked and shared across Facebook and Instagram, helping you cross-promote content to a larger audience.
DIVE DEEPER: Build your TikTok account with this tutorial.
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Learn how to get the most out of the social media platforms you use. Click on each social media icon here to visit the platform. Use the arrows on either side of the page to learn more.
Social media tips
Once you have viewed each social media page, click complete and continue below.
Facebook
Click here to learn how to make the most of your profile.
Facebook is the most popular social media platform. While many users enjoy the social aspects, there is a growing suite of tools that can be used to network, job hunt, learn, and connect on a professional level.This includes features like:
DIVE DEEPER: Check out this tutorial on how to set up a Facebook business page
Instagram
Click here to learn how to make the most of your profile.
Instagram is a photo and video-based site. Because of this, it's a good place to engage socially and showcase your skills and products visually. It's also used by a lot of businesses to advertise and sell their products.
DIVE DEEPER: Try Planoly to create an organised, scheduled Instagram feed
YouTube
Click here to learn how to create a professional YouTube channel
Another popular platform is YouTube. YouTube is a video sharing service where users can watch, like, share, comment and upload their own videos. You can use YouTube for personal purposes - both to watch videos and potentially post videos - and many businesses have YouTube pages.
DIVE DEEPER: This tutorial will help you set up a YouTube channel.
Twitter
Click here for some tips to help you get the most out of your time on Twitter.
Twitter is an online news and social networking site where people communicate in short messages called tweets. You can use Twitter to network, stay on top of trends and news, find out about opportunities, and share your thoughts. Twitter posts are limited to 280 characters. You can use links to drive traffic to your other social media pages or your website.
DIVE DEEPER: Watch this video introduction to learn more about Twitter.
LinkedIn
Click here to learn some strategies to build your profile
LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network. You can use LinkedIn to find the right job or internship, connect and strengthen professional relationships, and learn the skills you need to succeed in your career. Recruiters and employers use LinkedIn to connect with potential job seekers and establish relationships so creating a profile can help you showcase your skills and boost your employability.
DIVE DEEPER: This video gives you five top tips for a good profile.
TikTok
Click here to learn how to make your TikTok content stand out.
TikTok is a short-form, video-sharing app that allows users to create and share 15-second videos. TikTok videos are short, easy to create, and are often linked and shared across Facebook and Instagram, helping you cross-promote content to a larger audience.
DIVE DEEPER: Build your TikTok account with this tutorial.