Sylvahna Mulder 💫 Career Coach 💫 Interim Recruiter’s Post

Everyone loves an emoji. Let's face it, they're the language of the internet. However, emojis can be inaccessible for people using screen readers. Screen readers read out all emojis, in full. Best practice suggests to: - Limit how many emojis you use, especially in succession - Do not use emojis as bullet points - Try to put your emojis at the end of a post so that it doesn't affect or interrupt the meaning - Make sure the description of the emoji you use is what you intended. E.g. is this emoji for praying hands or a high five, or something else? 🙏 - Avoid putting emojis in your name on your social media profiles Lastly, enjoy this cat emoji: 🐈 #WorldEmojiDay

Did you know that when I start working with a new client, how they use Emojis is one of the things I take note of?! But why is it so important? 🤔 If your posts are full of Emojis but your comments or messages have non (or the other way around), it creates a little disconnect. We get to know, like and trust you through your posts but when we message you, it feels like we're talking to someone else 🙄 When I start working with new people, I quickly need to work out their favourite Emojis and how sparingly they use them. I often see posts saying either "you should you Emojis in your content" or "you absolutely should not" but in my opinion you should use them as frequently in your posts as you do your messages. What feels right to you? I love Emojis ❤️ I often finish a paragraph with an Emoji 😊 They just say so much 🤷🏼♀️ What are your go-to Emojis? Let me know in the comments! #WorldEmojiDay

How many emojis are too many emojis? 🤔 I don't know. And nobody teaches this. But here are a few thoughts to consider on how to use them wisely: 1. What is the tone of your message? If you are communicating serious or sensitive information, or reporting on an emergency or crisis, it is probably not appropriate to decorate your #SocialMedia posts with emojis. Even if you are announcing good news, such as the end of a crisis that caused human suffering, a colorful tone may not be the best option. 2. Nobody likes overkill. Think about your eyes when you are scrolling through social media feeds—too much color and too many elements in the post, including emojis, can make it hard for your brain to quickly spot the key message. We rarely stop to analyze every detail of a post unless we are social media managers trying to learn from our peers. 😉 However, there is an exception to every rule, so being creative with emojis can sometimes help your post stand out. 3. Be mindful of the accessibility aspect. For example, people with vision impairments may face challenges in interpreting your emoji-filled post via a 'text-to-speech' approach. The meaning of the message may be diluted or hard to understand. Check this example ⬇ 🎥 RNIB #WorldEmojiDay

What the 🤐😉🤫.. 😊😁😄😃😀 ? I’ve noticed an increasing trend of emojis being used in LinkedIn articles, and I’m curious. I feel it diminishes the impact of serious topics. An article , articulates & engages the reader with its substance, & a usual formal tone. It's very rare that irreverent is the base of an article. Every, almost ,every article here is packed with all sorts of emojis to describe something, whether it is the concept, the tone, emotion and sometimes the intent. As a reader or an audience, I feel professional platforms like LinkedIn are usually reserved for in-depth discussions and insights, with formal and sometimes even informal tone. Words, sketches and graphics are the most impactful we know l But the use of multiple emojis not only detracts from the message but also kills the seriousness of it . Am I wrong or just out of sync?

**Please Don’t Post Emojis When You are Commenting on Someone’s Social Media Post** When commenting on someone’s social media post, it's important to be mindful of your response. Emojis, while fun, can sometimes come off as insincere or overly casual, especially in serious or professional contexts. Instead, take a moment to write a thoughtful message that reflects genuine engagement with the content. Thoughtful comments show respect for the person's post and can lead to more meaningful interactions. Whether it’s offering congratulations, sharing your thoughts, or asking questions, a well-crafted comment will always leave a better impression than just a few emojis. Choose words that add value to the conversation. Select a Proper Response

🌟 To emoji or not to emoji, that is the question! 🌟 Hey LinkedIn fam! 🎩⚖️ As a lawyer who loves the art of words, I'm curious about your take on adding a splash of color to our professional posts. 🤔 Should we embrace the emoji revolution or stick to the classic text-only approach? 📜✍️ On one hand, emojis can add personality and make content more engaging. 🎉 On the other, they might seem a bit casual for our esteemed profession. 🤷♂️I'd love to hear your thoughts! Do you sprinkle emojis in your posts, or do you prefer to keep it emoji-free? Let me know in the comments! 👇 #LinkedIn #LawyerLife #EmojiDebate

Are you team emoji or team no emoji? 🤔 Let me know in the comments below ⏬⁠ ⁠ Whether you love them or hate them...⁠ ⁠ Studies show that adding an emoji to your subject line can result in a 56% higher open rate. ⁠ ⁠ That is why I often use emojis in my subject lines. ⁠ ⁠ I also love using them in my captions and ads.⁠ ⁠ And sometimes I'll get super crazy & use one in a headline 😜 ⁠ ⁠ 👏 I'm definitely on team emoji!⁠ ⁠ Just make sure you don't overuse them...⁠ ⁠ Or else they'll lose their power and you'll come across *kind of* annoying lol.⁠ ⁠ 💄 Did you know I have a FREE GUIDE on emojis, bolding, giphs, and other formatting tips to make your copy more fun to read?!⁠ ⁠ Grab it here 👇⁠ https://lnkd.in/e7zwvsK8

TURN THE SOUND ON on this post. This is how a screen reader program describes your posts. I will also do better at using emojis sparingly and at the end of a sentence, instead of as a "bullet point."

And LinkedIn can you please let us format posts with headings, and bullet points? The reason folks use emojis like this is to contextualise, to break up text, to give people something to hang onto. Breaking up text can be an accessibility feature in itself! It helps with attention, skimming and structure. Please give us an accessible way to do this!

Did you miss 📅 World Emoji Day? Haha! TBH....I don't really know why emojis felt so hard! 👇 I'll summarize anyway! So what did I learn? 👉 Emojis are as close to universal language as we can get 🌍 👉 They make content and brand more relatable ❤️ 👉 Your message becomes more visual ⛔️ Some emojis translate poorly to other cultures, considered offensive or can be misenterpreted. Take the course to find out! 🔗 Link in the first comment