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Week 9 Assignment 5: Email Using Social Media Scenario your Best Friend

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 here. Review your company’s social media policy here. Create a one to two (1-2) paragraph email. Target the appropriate professional audience.

Use appropriate language for professional audience. Use correct email formatting. Follow appropriate netiquette 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 these APA 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.

Paper For Above instruction

Subject: Important: Social Media Content Review for Job Application

Dear [Friend's Name],

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to discuss an important aspect of your recent job application that involves your social media presence. Our company's human resources department conducts thorough background checks, including reviewing candidates’ social media profiles, to assess their suitability and adherence to company policies. As part of this process, I reviewed your social media accounts and noticed several photos and posts that could potentially violate our company's social media policy.

Specifically, our company's social media policy emphasizes maintaining a professional image and prohibits content that includes inappropriate images, offensive language, or any material that could harm the company's reputation. The relevant sections of our policy state that employees and prospective hires should avoid sharing content related to excessive alcohol consumption, inappropriate attire, illegal activities, or offensive comments. Failing to adhere to these guidelines might lead to disqualification from the hiring process or even termination if employed. Therefore, I recommend you delete or privatize any posts or photos that depict such content to improve your chances of securing the position. Compliance with these guidelines will demonstrate your professionalism and respect for our company's standards.

If you choose not to remove this content, it could negatively influence the perception of your professionalism and may lead to concerns about your judgment and fit within the company culture. It is in your best interest to present yourself as polished and responsible during this hiring process, and managing your social media presence is a crucial step. If you need assistance or advice on which content to delete or how to privatize your posts, please let me know. I am happy to help you make the necessary adjustments to strengthen your application.

Best regards,

[Your Name]

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