Weekend Poll: You and Social Media

Have your social media habits evolved this year?

It’s that time of year again, when I ask readers about your social media practices and which platforms are most relevant to you. This year, given the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve added a couple of new questions. It occurs to me that the extent to which all of us are in front of screens and working with digital information this year may impact your practices.

As well, I’ve noticed assistants in at least two sectors increasingly taking on informal roles as social media brand ambassadors. In such cases, assistants share word of their employers’ recruitment initiatives, or accomplishments and practices. These individuals aren’t taking on or competing with the roles held by their Communications’ colleagues; it seems to me these are instances in which articulate individuals are supporting and enhancing the formal efforts.

Let’s dive in, shall we? My focus for this Weekend Poll is …

How has your use of social media evolved?

Please take a couple of minutes to complete the poll below. As always, I look forward to hearing what you have to say. Please check back here in the week ahead for results. 

I don't use it.I rarely use it.I use it personally and for my career.I use it solely for personal purposes.I use it solely for my career.
I don't use it.
I rarely use it.
I use it personally and for my career.
I use it solely for personal purposes.
I use it solely for my career.
NoI monitor one or more platforms, though it's not a formal expectationYes; I publish to one or more platformsYes; I monitor one or more platformsYes; I publish to AND monitor one or more platforms
No
I monitor one or more platforms, though it's not a formal expectation
Yes; I publish to one or more platforms
Yes; I monitor one or more platforms
Yes; I publish to AND monitor one or more platforms
YesNo
Yes
No
YesNoI don't know; I'd better check
Yes
No
I don't know; I'd better check
Yes; I share links and/or good newsYes, and this is encouraged at our workplaceNo; I've not thought to do soNo; I prefer to keep my personal life and workplace separateNo; our policy precludes this
Yes; I share links and/or good news
Yes, and this is encouraged at our workplace
No; I've not thought to do so
No; I prefer to keep my personal life and workplace separate
No; our policy precludes this
YesNo
Yes
No
NoYes; I share information on PD events/initiativesYes; I use it to watch for word of PD events/initiatives
No
Yes; I share information on PD events/initiatives
Yes; I use it to watch for word of PD events/initiatives
Giving and receiving moral supportSharing professional insights, resources and virtual practices as we work our way through uncharted territorySeeking employment opportunitiesGeneral networking – staying in touch and up to speed
Giving and receiving moral support
Sharing professional insights, resources and virtual practices as we work our way through uncharted territory
Seeking employment opportunities
General networking – staying in touch and up to speed
NoYes; I find myself wanting away from screens, and use it lessYes; I find myself using it more – for insights, advice, company and/or support
No
Yes; I find myself wanting away from screens, and use it less
Yes; I find myself using it more – for insights, advice, company and/or support
Messenger (FB Messenger)TelegramViberWeChatWhatsApp
Messenger (FB Messenger)
Telegram
Viber
WeChat
WhatsApp
I use this occasionallyI use this routinelyI use this more than I used toI use this less than I used to
Facebook
I use this occasionally
I use this routinely
I use this more than I used to
I use this less than I used to
Instagram
I use this occasionally
I use this routinely
I use this more than I used to
I use this less than I used to
LinkedIn
I use this occasionally
I use this routinely
I use this more than I used to
I use this less than I used to
Pinterest
I use this occasionally
I use this routinely
I use this more than I used to
I use this less than I used to
Snapchat
I use this occasionally
I use this routinely
I use this more than I used to
I use this less than I used to
TikTok
I use this occasionally
I use this routinely
I use this more than I used to
I use this less than I used to
Twitter
I use this occasionally
I use this routinely
I use this more than I used to
I use this less than I used to
YouTube
I use this occasionally
I use this routinely
I use this more than I used to
I use this less than I used to
FacebookInstagramLinkedInPinterestSnapchatTikTokTwitterYouTube
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Snapchat
TikTok
Twitter
YouTube
FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTube
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Twitter
YouTube
FacebookInstagramLinkedInPinterestTwitterYouTube
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Twitter
YouTube
Noneup to 15 minutes16-30 minutes31-60 minutes1-2 hours2-3 hours3-4 hours> 4 hours
None
up to 15 minutes
16-30 minutes
31-60 minutes
1-2 hours
2-3 hours
3-4 hours
> 4 hours
Yes; I'm on a permanent detox. I don't use social media.NoYes, though not on a consistent basis.Yes; I do so on weekends.Yes; I do so when I'm on vacation.
Yes; I'm on a permanent detox. I don't use social media.
No
Yes, though not on a consistent basis.
Yes; I do so on weekends.
Yes; I do so when I'm on vacation.

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