Be Aware of Your Online Image

BE AWARE OF YOUR
ONLINE IMAGE
USEFUL VOCABULARIES
Different ways of using the word ‘career’:
CAREER MOVE-an action you take to improve your

career
CAREER LADDER- a series of steps or levels of steps in
your working life
CAREER PATH-the direction your working life takes
CAREER PLAN- ideas you have for your future career
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES- chances to start or
improve one’s career
CAREER BREAK-a period of time away from your job
USEFUL VOCABULARIES
2. Get your wires crossed –a misunderstanding between people, usually related to
making arrangements.
I’m afraid they got their wires crossed and he printed the wrong book.
3. To take by storm – to captivate people ‘s attention; when something becomes
very popular.
The new politician is really taking this town by storm! The new movie is taking
theaters by storm.
4. It went viral -quickly and widely spread or popularized especially by person-to-
person electronic communication.
A viral video. It was amazing how fast the story went viral.
5. Behind closed doors – Events which take place hidden from view.
The meeting took place behind closed doors. The presidents made plans behind
closed doors.
6. Both sides of the coin – To see both points of view in an argument.
To be a diplomat, you must see both sides of the coin.
Being able to understand both sides of the coin is important for building strong
relationships and bringing unity.
ARTICLE READING
Job seekers have been warned that their facebook probably could
damage their job prospects. A study found that 7 in 10 employers
research their candidate online. This goes the same to employees. Posts
in Social Networking Sites may result to termination.
1. According to the article, how can SNS make or break you
career?
2. Why do employers do this?
3. Do you find this recruitment fair and square?
4. Does posts in SNS really reflect what kind of person you
are?
5. Does this happen in your country too?
1. What is your favourite social network? Why? What does it

have that other social networks do not have?
2. How many social networks do you belong to? What was
the first social network you joined? When did you join it? 3.
3. How has it changed since you joined? What was
the last social network you joined? Why did you sign up for
it? How did you hear about it?
What are the Do’s and Don’ts in SNS? Cite 2-3 each.
Should staff be allowed to use SNS during the working day?
What social networking sites do you use?
What are some good points about social networking?
What are some bad points about social networking?
What information do you have on your webpage?
What kind of information are you comfortable releasing to
the public?
Do your parents use social networking sites?
What type of information should you put on social
networking sites?
How much time do you spend on social media?
Do you think teenagers' activities on social networking sites
should be supervised by parents? How? Why?
What new features would you like to see on social networking
sites?
Are social networking sites dangerous?
Is Facebook safe for minors?
How different would your life be if there were no Facebook,
Twitter or Instagram?
Are social networking sites changing our daily behaviour?
Some people claim that Social Networking Sites can
brainwash people. Do you think so? In what way?
What is your opinion about fake news posted in SNS?
Do you agree that social networking sites are for people who
are not good at meeting people face to face?
Why do people love to rant in SNS about their government?
What will be the effect of posting about the government?
Do you think it’s ethical to share your life story in SNS?
Does peer pressure fuel the growth of social networks?
How did people keep in touch with friends in the past, before
social networks came along? Would you like to go back to
those days? Why? Why not?
Are you comfortable sharing information about yourself on

multiple social networks? What dangers do social networks
pose? Are you happy to trade your privacy in order to get free
access to a social network? Why? / Why not? Would you pay
monthly to get more privacy on a social network? Why? /
Why not?
Do you rely on social networks to get… a) local news, b)

national news, c) international news? How reliable do you
think the news sources are?
Have you ever make friends in SNS?
Have you ever stalk someone in SNS?
Have you ever posted something bad in SNS about
someone because of anger?
Have your ever failed a job interview?
Have you ever quit a job because it’s hard?
What is the most interesting question you have been

asked at interview?
What do you hope to do in the future in your career?
Do you think there is an ideal career for you? What is
it?

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BE AWARE OF YOUR

CAREER MOVE-an action you take to improve your

1. What is your favourite social network? Why? What does it

Are you comfortable sharing information about yourself on

Do you rely on social networks to get… a) local news, b)

What is the most interesting question you have been

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