DON’T KNOCK SOCIAL MEDIA
Most people who aren’t yet on the social media bandwagon still view Facebook and Twitter as ways to keep in touch with family and friends—and waste time. Well, as much as LinkedIn is considered the professional network, Facebook and Twitter may actually be more effective. The key is to follow people who are in the field you want to be in, and engage with them. Give up the notion that what you post online should be “private,” or keep two profiles, one for your closest family and friends and another for the world to see. You can and should use social media as a forum for job seeking; depending on your field, you are no longer limited to working locally.
