USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO GET INTO B-SCHOOL

Technology is playing an important role in our lives. Nowadays everything is done online including education. Online MBA has grown over the years. Social media has grown over the years. Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are playing an important role in one’s life.

Students have started using social media sites to take admissions into institutes. The savvy students can use social media for their advantage. In 2012, Kaplan Test Preparation Survey was taken according to which the admission officers are using Google to learn about how to increase applicants from 20 percent in 2011 to 27 percent in 2012. The college search has increased on facebook by 26 percent.

Social Media is an excellent way for applicant to introduce themselves to admission officers. With the help of social media students can understand more about the institute, foster interaction and engagement. Applicants should also be aware about what sort of updates are being sent to them.

Here are some tips to use social networks to get into the right B-school.

LinkedIn:

·         Ask for right endorsements:

The right sort of endorsements should be specific and clear. Only then will they have an impact and it should be according to your skill.

·         Use your profile in a professional way:

It is a tool that most of the business school students are utilizing. They can showcase their talent and skills and use it wisely.

·         Better Research:

Collect better information and the jobs and the roles a candidate might seek upon graduation.

·         Stay Consistent:

Social Media should be used consistently. Your resume should be able to define you properly.

Twitter:

·         Where to Start:

The most important thing is who to follow through wefollow or HootSuite.

·         Getting on the Radar:

You can ask questions and clear up doubts on twitter.

Facebook:

·         Straighten out your privacy settings:

If you are using facebook only to communicate with your friends then be restrictive in privacy settings and make sure everything in public is acceptable.

·         Don’t be afraid of human:

You should be professional and you shouldn’t be focusing heavily on politics and religion.

Social Media isn’t all about posting photos from vacations. It can be used as an asset for one’s education and career.