Blog week 7

Social networking is a current trend that enable the user to reach mass amounts of people very quickly and effectively. There are so many social networking websites available on the world wide web making it an easy tool to find and create. If you need to promote your business, promote yourself as an artist or employee, or even get others to see your point of view on a situation, websites like facebook, myspace, and twitter can allow you to reach these goals.

For students in the job market, social networking tools can be very useful as before mentioned; but, they can also be very harmful. Many of these sites are monitored by companies looking to hire employees. Unflattering pictures, unacceptable language, and personal views should be kept off of your personal social networking page. These situations can inhibit an employer from hiring a new person in the job market.

I interviewed a fellow graduate in the job market about his views on social networking sites. He talked about many benefits:

"When I was traveling through Europe, I had to use social networking sites like facebook as my primary form of communication. Also, I kept my friends updated by posting pictures, and sharing anecdotes with my friends about my travels. I have also been able to maintain friendships from my past through use of these same sites. Also, I am very aware that many employers screen applicants facebook pages. In a strange way I view it as a chance to promote myself by sharing my life, and my former experiences in the work place with my potential employers."

Social networking sites can be extremely beneficial when dealing with every aspect of life. From friends, family, to future job opportunities, you can be your own advocate.