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Linked-In is technically a social network, but not what people really think of when most people think of social media networks… at least not me. I believe that most people think of a play to goof off online while reconnecting with friends. And while Linked-In will allow you to connect with old and current business colleagues, it’s not so mcuh used for gaming or being truly social as much as it is for networking. So even thought you can communicate … Continue reading
For many, it’s fun to put their every thought, their every move out there for the world to see. Everyone’s diary is now shared with the world. But, be careful! Your future employers are looking you up online. “I have had friends and fellow employers who have indeed looked up a person’s personal online MySpace and/or Facebook page,” says Caleb Applegate, a businessman working in investments. “In one case I can tell you they were not hired because of what the employer found. I think it is an appropriate way to see the character of a person. A simple interview tells you what you want to hear. A Facebook/MySpace page tells you a thousand different things about the person.” Continue reading
I’m Josh.
