When we have a little spare time – or when spare time is abundant – many people look for opportunities to better themselves. That’s smart because new skills can often open doors. Whether you plan to work during retirement or you just enjoy learning new things, successfully navigating social media platforms may bring both satisfaction and opportunities.
Communication skills have always been a desirable workplace competency. It factors heavily in productivity, leadership and, of course, marketing. In today’s modern workplace, that includes online communication. Social media is particularly valued because of the vast number of users. For that reason, I’ve written short 5 day learning guides for Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.
Your 5 Day Plan to Using Facebook
Many of us are already using Facebook which can be a valuable business tool without disrupting our personal space. Businesses and groups are plentiful, so there are work related things I just prefer to read on Facebook. Best of all, Facebook is very helpful in offering notifications and reminders to keep you on top of important customer interactions.
Your 5 Day Plan to Using LinkedIn
LinkedIn is another social platform where most of us can already be found. And whether you are looking for a career opportunity or just want to network, the business application of LinkedIn is second to none. LinkedIn is great about helping you optimize your profile and connect with others who share your work interests.
Your 5 Day Plan to Using Twitter
Twitter describes itself as an online news and social networking site. Over the years, Twitter has made several changes to become more business friendly. Today it’s easy to have conversations with your Twitter contacts or even Tweet Chats with larger groups who share common interests. You can quickly grow an audience on Twitter.
Your 5 Day Plan to Using Instagram
Instagram has rapidly risen to the top of the social media ecosystem where 80% of users follow at least one business brand. Instagram grows brand recognition through the power of visuals with graphic images, videos and stories. Following hashtags will help connect you with a global audience that shares your interests.
There are a few other popular social platforms like YouTube, Pinterest and TikTok that you can explore. But I wanted to give you some basics here to help you build a solid foundation.
By now we know that social media isn’t just some fad. It continues to grow as a communication medium, connecting business and personal brands with a vast global network. Whatever your goals, you can scale your social media activity up or down. Right now, we’re really experiencing the value of connection. Learn how to carry that forward into your own unretirement.
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