How to Use Social Networking Sites The Pitfalls and Positives of an Online Presence Read more at Suite101: How to Use Social Networking Sites: The Pi  

This article explains the many benefits and potential pitfalls to having an online presence. The article explains how using social networking sites like Facebook, Linkdin, and Myspace can provide companies with a direct view of your life. They talk about the various steps you should follow to protect your self image when companies go to look at your profile by limiting the amount of inappropriate photos, comments, and videos that you are associated with. Also they explain how to make your profile private yet still providing basic information about you. This article not only discuses various pitfall but it also provides example of why it good to have an online presence. Placing relevant information like projects you have created, work experience, and your resume are just some of the beneficial thing you can do that might put you above the rest in the job market.

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