Social media is a great way to stay in touch with people, keep them informed on you and your situation and for you to know what changes are happening in others' lives. For example if someone changes job, is promoted or is moving to another country this is a good opportunity to get in touch and offer your congratulations. Over time you build up a wealth of relationships.
But use it wisely. Employers and Head Hunters do search social media sites for further information on potential hires so you don’t want to include very personal information or wild party photos.
The following are good sites to get started with:
LinkedIn – find potential clients, service providers, subject experts, and partners who come recommended.
Facebook – attracts people of all ages and interests. Facebook is made up of many networks, each based around a company, region, or school. Join the networks that reflect your real-life communities to learn more about the people who work, live, or study around you.
Blogs – you can create your own special interest blog on an area of work that particularly interests you and establishes you as an expert in your field. You can start to build relationships and a dialogue with people who leave comments on your blog. Or you can contribute your thoughts on other people’s blogs.
Discussion Forums – if you belong to a professional organization then they usually have discussion forums where you can post questions around your chosen topic and start a dialogue with a fellow professional.
But use it wisely. Employers and Head Hunters do search social media sites for further information on potential hires so you don’t want to include very personal information or wild party photos.
The following are good sites to get started with:
LinkedIn – find potential clients, service providers, subject experts, and partners who come recommended.
Facebook – attracts people of all ages and interests. Facebook is made up of many networks, each based around a company, region, or school. Join the networks that reflect your real-life communities to learn more about the people who work, live, or study around you.
Blogs – you can create your own special interest blog on an area of work that particularly interests you and establishes you as an expert in your field. You can start to build relationships and a dialogue with people who leave comments on your blog. Or you can contribute your thoughts on other people’s blogs.
Discussion Forums – if you belong to a professional organization then they usually have discussion forums where you can post questions around your chosen topic and start a dialogue with a fellow professional.
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