Questions to prompt discussion with students:

Middle School Students:

Your Posts and Your Reputation

• Why would a college-admissions counselor or potential employer care what you post on your own social-media accounts and on your own time? 

Future-Ready Feed

• How can you start early to develop the habit of using social media in a forward-thinking way, knowing that colleges and potential employers may one day assess you based on the impression you make online? 

Choosing Wisely What to Post

• Sometimes it’s tempting to post everything that interests us without thinking about who might see it down the road. What are some examples of posts you think would make you an attractive college/job applicant vs. posts that either won’t stand out at all or worse, reflect poorly on you? 

Showing Your Best Self

• What unique skills or hobbies of yours could you show in an Instagram post to help you stand out to colleges and employers?

High School Students:

Your Instagram Resume

• How can you tailor your Instagram posts to reflect qualities that would make you stand out among competing school and  job applicants? 

Personal Values on Display

• The video we just watched  mentions that some of Amazon’s corporate values include diversity, equity, and inclusion. What are some things you could post that authentically demonstrate you share these values? 

Elevate Your Profile

• Imagine you have 30 seconds to impress a future employer scrolling through your Instagram. What three aspects of your profile would you want them to notice? 

Striking the Right Tone

• How can you tailor a post that shows your unique interests and skills in the most positive light, without looking self-promotional?