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Your best friend has asked your help in securing a job where you work. You want to help your friend, but you know her social media sites have photos and other material that violate your company’s social media policy. You also know that the human resources department of your company always does a thorough search of social media sites of prospective hires. You need to write an email to your friend that explains which content needs to be deleted from her social media accounts and why. You need to discuss how refusal to delete the inappropriate photos and material might impact her ability to get the job.

Your memo should clearly and specifically state the relevant rules from your company’s social media policy. Create a one to two (1-2) paragraph memo in which you: review your friend’s inappropriate social media content (attached). review your company’s social media policy (attached). create a one to two (1-2) paragraph email. target the appropriate professional audience.

Use appropriate language for a professional audience. Use correct email formatting. Follow etiquette rules for electronic communication. Meet the 250-to-500-word minimum requirement. Use correct sentence mechanics, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.

Your assignment must follow APA and other formatting requirements: be typed, single-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with 1-inch margins on all sides. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required length. Include a "To" "From" and "Subject Line" to represent an email format.

Paper For Above instruction

Subject: Important: Social Media Content Review for Your Job Application

Dear [Friend’s Name],

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to talk to you about your social media profiles, especially considering your recent job application with my company. As part of our hiring process, the human resources department conducts a thorough review of candidates’ social media accounts, and it’s essential that your profiles reflect professional standards to improve your chances of success.

Upon review, I noticed several posts and photos on your social media sites that violate our company's social media policy. Specifically, there are images showing alcohol consumption, provocative photos, and comments containing inappropriate language. According to our company’s social media policy, employees and prospective employees are expected to maintain a professional online presence, avoiding content that could be perceived as unprofessional or damaging to the company's reputation. This policy emphasizes that such content can lead to negative perceptions and potentially disqualify candidates during the hiring process.

It is crucial that you delete these inappropriate posts and photos before your application process proceeds further. Failing to do so might give the impression that you do not align with the company's professional standards, which could hinder your chances of securing the position. Maintaining a clean and professional online presence demonstrates responsibility and respect for organizational values, both of which are highly regarded during hiring evaluations.

Please review your social media content carefully and remove any material that conflicts with the company's policies. If you need assistance understanding what content to delete or how to present yourself professionally online, I am happy to help. Taking these steps can significantly improve your prospects and reflect positively on your professionalism.

Best regards,

[Your Name]

References

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