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Key Features of SP Index Education Suite

• Learn about the Social People Index technology
• When will an employer look at you online?
• How should an employer carry out compliant Online Social Profiling?
• Online checking in recruitment and the law
• Positive leverage from understanding how staff utilise the web
• What is Online Social Profiling and how do employers use this in recruitment?
• What is Online Cognitive Style and how does it impact employability?
• What is a digital footprint and why does it matter?
• How is your online identity perceived by employers?
• Most common online mistakes
• Recommendations to improve your Online Social Profile

More About the SP-Index Education Suite?

University Students: The impact of social media on employability

Secondary School Students: Improve employability for the future

Educators: What messages should they be giving to their students?

Business Owners: Understand the risks of social communication in your industry

Employees: Educate your staff on how to utilise the web in line with company policies

The SP-Index education suite can be customised to your specific organisation and business needs. If you would like to find out more contact sarah.poynton@sp-index.com or call us now 0845 177 0700

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NORTHAMPTON UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL: SP-INDEX LECTURES & WORKSHOPS

The SP-Index has been working closely with Northampton University Business School to develop high quality education and training to students as a component of their employability course.

University students are at one of the most critical times of their careers, what happens in their 3 years of study will impact their future success. Alongside this they are having some of the most fun they are ever likely to have, new friends, nights out, adventures, and they are learning who they are and what their opinions are on many topics. In today's digital era it seems there is no better place to share these opinions than on social media, blogs, topical forums and more.

This revolution in online social communication presents huge risks to students that are not actively managing their Online Social Profile. Research shows that the Online Social Profile of an individual directly impacts their employability as 91% of UK employers are looking online before agreeing to interview candidates for jobs.  The availability and informality of Social Media combined with its absolute dominance in young people's lives has created a consequence whereby the personal, educational and professional worlds of these individuals collide on a daily basis. This has blurred the lines for prospect employers and in many cases reduces the employability of even the top performing candidates.

Northampton University - Online Identity Lectures

As part of a lecture series focused on 'Online Identity and preparing for life after University' Sarah Poynton from The Social People Index lectures on this topic at Northampton University Business School.

With 7 years' experience working in a plethora of Recruitment based roles Sarah uses her knowledge and experience to bring to the surface some of the most obvious and consistent mistakes students are making on the web at this critical stage in their future.

Using honest examples from industry about the online profile checks that employers carry out during the pre-employment screening of candidates Sarah helps the students to understand what employers are looking into, what they are hoping to find (or not find) and how the students can improve their online profiles to ensure their personal brand on the web is working for them and not against them.

Maggie Anderson, BA Human Resource Management Course Leader said:

"Sarah's presentation on social profiling proves to be a real eye opener for students and staff alike. The entire audience remain genuinely surprised at their lack of knowledge of the way that on line identity has grown in relevance and importance, particularly to employers. It makes us think very carefully about the ways in which we manage ourselves using social media. Sarah truly engages the audience with powerful presentation material that really makes the whole room stop and think!  I would strongly recommend this type of session, not just for students, but for anyone who has an interest in understanding Online Social Profiling and Digital Identity."

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The Essence of Our Lessons

Young people are technologically advanced but sometimes they will require guidance to help them understand the risks that open social communication presents to their future. The SP Index lecture suite aims to arm young people with the lessons they need to encourage positive image profiling on the web, to support their employability and strengthen the right attributes of their online identity.