In modern times, social networks have become an ideal place for communication and interaction between bosses and employees in the company. Of course, this will be a double-edged sword if we use it incorrectly.
Take the initiative to "show off" yourself
When looking for candidates for a company, many employers often “stalk” to see how the candidate uses social networks. Understanding that, many young people have built a “luxurious - classy - smooth” personal page to make an impression right from the start.
“Working in the banking sector, I personally feel that social media is an important means of connecting with my boss, colleagues and customers. I see it as a place to express myself proactively, showing off my good points, positive points or even my passion for work in a subtle way,” said Nguyen Ho Tat Thang (22 years old, in Ho Chi Minh City).
Mr. Thang believes that sharing posts and topics related to work also helps him gain credibility in the eyes of his colleagues. Although it is not everything, a well-organized and active social networking page has helped me make a first impression with my boss and colleagues.
According to Mr. Thang, nowadays it is very difficult to say no to socializing and making friends on social networks. On average, each person has a Facebook, Zalo or Instagram account... Groups and departments in a company will usually have a common group to conveniently share and exchange work on it. Whether social networks are bad or not depends on how each person uses them.
Surprised by the boss's "playfulness" online
When he first started working, Nguyen Duc Dung (23 years old, in Da Nang City) was surprised because his boss online and in real life were two different extremes. It is known that at the company, his boss is an extremely strict, difficult person and rarely smiles. But on Facebook, he often shares happy moments with his family, work experiences or comments on some current news.
“Although my boss is a perfectionist and seems unapproachable at work, he is very friendly and active on social media, and the same goes for his personal life. He also frequently interacts with my photos and posts, using very youthful language. There are days when he updates his status 3 or 4 times, whether he goes out to eat, hangs out with his wife and children, or even has a status line about his mood when it rains…”, said Mr. Dung.
Making friends with your boss and colleagues on social networks is an issue that many people are concerned about.
Thanks to social networks, Mr. Dung and his colleagues also understand their boss better, reducing the pressure when interacting and working together. He also appreciates and learns many good things from his boss's sharing.
“Social networks help me shorten the distance with my boss and colleagues. Through my personal page, I can understand their personalities and interests. From there, I can easily find common ground between myself and everyone, quickly integrate and adapt to the new environment,” said Mr. Dung.
Turn on "hide boss" mode for fear of risk
Besides, there are also people who feel uncomfortable connecting with their boss and colleagues online.
“When posting pictures with my family, lover, traveling or complaining about pressure and stress, I will limit my boss and some colleagues because I feel uncomfortable and don’t want them to know too much about my private life,” Ms. NN (26 years old, in Ho Chi Minh City) confided.
According to Ms. N., social networks are very dangerous places, anything we share on them can become the focus of discussion in “absent” conversations. For colleagues with bad relationships, this can be a reason for them to criticize, scrutinize, and compare photos online and in real life. Limiting your boss’s online presence is a way to avoid unnecessary risks.
Ms. Ho Thi Tra My (29 years old, living in Thu Duc City) even created another Facebook account to make friends with her boss and colleagues. On that account, Ms. My only updated her profile picture and shared posts related to her company and field of work.
“On Facebook today, there is no shortage of groups complaining about work and blaming the company. My boss and colleagues are likely to be in it, and just saying something careless can make my life difficult in the future. Therefore, I often use two accounts, one for work, one to be true to myself,” said My.
Ms. My added that whether or not to become online friends with your boss and colleagues depends on your personality and the nature of your work. No matter what you do, you should keep certain boundaries and be a smart internet user.
According to the writer's observations of many workers between the ages of 18 and 30, most of them have 2 to 3 Facebook accounts and at least one Instagram, TikTok account...
In addition, they also have a Linkedin account (a professional social networking site designed to help people connect in business, find jobs). The content posted on these accounts will also vary, depending on the audience you are and the relationships you have on it.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nen-tan-dung-the-gioi-ao-sang-xin-min-de-ghi-diem-voi-sep-185240509151437066.htm
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