IT skills and training

Using social media to enhance your employability

Used effectively for activities such as research and self-promotion, social media can dramatically enhance your employability. However, if used carelessly, social media can significantly damage your chances in the job market. This guide outlines some of the things you need to consider, and the ways you can make the most of it.

Portray the right image

Employability isn’t simply about getting your next job. It’s about your ability to develop and manage a satisfying career.

Using social media responsibly

Social media tools such as Instagram, X, TikTok and Facebook are a part of everyday life. Used well, they can add to your learning experience at university, and make you more employable when you graduate. But used poorly, they can cause lasting damage to you and others.

Your responsibility

By enrolling as a student at the University of Chichester, you agreed to abide by the University’s IT strategies and policies, including the University’s statement on the use of Facebook and other social media networks.

HEAR (Higher Education Achievement Report)

The HEAR is a University-verified online document that records a student's broader achievements, as well as their programme and module details and results. The HEAR is added to during a student's time at the University and a final HEAR is released to applicable students when they complete their studies. 

A full HEAR can help students demonstrate their achievements to an employer.

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