Social Networking Sites

When you hear the words social media we tend to think of Facebook and Twitter. But there are many more social networking sites. Social networking sites can be very beneficial if you know how to use them properly. The common social networking sites are Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Each of these serves a different purpose in sharing information. Facebook and Twitter are generally used to get news and updates from different sources quickly. Twitter is usually great for breaking news or sharing simple thoughts with friends. People can follow your tweets and if they like it, they can retweet it. Facebook allows users to keep in touch with friends and family throughout the world. You can life or comment on status updates or photos. Instagram is great for sharing photos and videos with use of minimal words and extensive use of #hashtags. Lastly LinkedIn is for professional to advertise themselves to companies. It also keeps personal life separate from professional life. LinkedIn is for adding coworkers, classmates, and anyone you have a professional relationship with. Your LinkedIn profile is essential your resume online. It is a great tool to look for jobs and internships and for employers to look for candidates.