Too Much Networking Could Cost You
Posted 08-08-2008 at 12:38 AM by Lokesh M
Social networking websites are everywhere and they come in many forms. You can create an account to a networking website based on a hobby, location, occupation or you can build your own mini networking website and have as many friends as you can.
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Getting connected with people has never been easier. Knowing them is also easier since they usually express through blogs, photos and you can even have a good idea of their character through their friends. Social networking websites have become the passion of some people that they spend hours everyday just to connect with other people.
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[/color]These types of websites could also help you in your career. By connecting to the right person, you will be able to have a better chance of being hired. With your connection, you will be able to easily impress potential employers because of their familiarity.
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[/color]Social networking will not only enable you to connect to the persons whom you know but also connect to people who are only familiar by your friends. Eventually, you extend your network to a lot of people which should give you an advantage of getting employed.
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[/color]<span style="color: #0000ff;">The Downside of Networking [/color]</h4>
Networking is not all good news if you are looking for a job. Because there are hundreds of social networking sites, you really do not know where to sign up. To make sure you get connected to the right people, you sign up with as many networks as you can.
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[/color]Although you might be able to connect with the right person, you might get worked-up too much just to get a single connection that matters. By signing up to a lot of social networking websites, your inbox could be full of email updates that it has practically become an inbox full of spam.
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[/color]Another downside of networking is the association that you are with. A good social networking website could get you places but if you sign up with a lot of networking websites, you will end up with a bad website which could tarnish your reputation.
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[/color]There are employers today who just do not look at your personal profile but they also search for the candidates they see potential in Google. If they see something weird in any social networking website, they might not hire you to avoid controversy in the future.
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Properly Selecting a Social Networking Site [/color]</h4>
As a job seeker, the social networking sites that you need to sign-up are not just websites that could connect you to the friends that you know. For example, employers would usually frown in your MySpace account because the data or pictures could get too personal. Look for a website that could give you the following:
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[/color]• The right network – Social websites for job hunters and professional associations is highly recommended. Linked-In has been growing in popularity and most professionals have opted to post their profiles there.
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[/color]• Brand enhancement – Like the old saying that says, “tell me who your friends are and I’ll tell you who you are” still holds true in social networking website.
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Getting connected with people has never been easier. Knowing them is also easier since they usually express through blogs, photos and you can even have a good idea of their character through their friends. Social networking websites have become the passion of some people that they spend hours everyday just to connect with other people.
<span style="color: #ffffff;">.
[/color]These types of websites could also help you in your career. By connecting to the right person, you will be able to have a better chance of being hired. With your connection, you will be able to easily impress potential employers because of their familiarity.
<span style="color: #ffffff;">.
[/color]Social networking will not only enable you to connect to the persons whom you know but also connect to people who are only familiar by your friends. Eventually, you extend your network to a lot of people which should give you an advantage of getting employed.
<h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">.
[/color]<span style="color: #0000ff;">The Downside of Networking [/color]</h4>
Networking is not all good news if you are looking for a job. Because there are hundreds of social networking sites, you really do not know where to sign up. To make sure you get connected to the right people, you sign up with as many networks as you can.
<span style="color: #ffffff;">.
[/color]Although you might be able to connect with the right person, you might get worked-up too much just to get a single connection that matters. By signing up to a lot of social networking websites, your inbox could be full of email updates that it has practically become an inbox full of spam.
<span style="color: #ffffff;">.
[/color]Another downside of networking is the association that you are with. A good social networking website could get you places but if you sign up with a lot of networking websites, you will end up with a bad website which could tarnish your reputation.
<span style="color: #ffffff;">.
[/color]There are employers today who just do not look at your personal profile but they also search for the candidates they see potential in Google. If they see something weird in any social networking website, they might not hire you to avoid controversy in the future.
<h4 style="text-align: justify;">.<span style="color: #0000ff;">
Properly Selecting a Social Networking Site [/color]</h4>
As a job seeker, the social networking sites that you need to sign-up are not just websites that could connect you to the friends that you know. For example, employers would usually frown in your MySpace account because the data or pictures could get too personal. Look for a website that could give you the following:
<span style="color: #ffffff;">.
[/color]• The right network – Social websites for job hunters and professional associations is highly recommended. Linked-In has been growing in popularity and most professionals have opted to post their profiles there.
<span style="color: #ffffff;">.
[/color]• Brand enhancement – Like the old saying that says, “tell me who your friends are and I’ll tell you who you are” still holds true in social networking website.
