Thing 4

1. Now that you have a profile on Facebook or MySpace, how will you share information about yourself to meet other students at Ai and start to build your network?


            I have had a profile on each site for a while. For both I have added information about myself that the site asks for, and then I add my friends and usually accept the requests of my acquaintances. I try to add information that displays my personality and everything that I am fond of. Hopefully this will help attract those with similar interests and focuses.

2. Keeping in mind that employers use social networks as a recruiting tool, how will you use Facebook or MySpace to promote yourself to potential employers?
            As I accumulate my portfolio and resume, I can post my accomplishments on the networking sites in the hopes that potential employers like what they see.

3. How will you use Facebook or MySpace to build your professional network?
            Most companies have profiles representing them on these sites. Having instant access to several professionals spreads a web of connections throughout the business.

4. What interests and personal details will you share with your circle?
            Enough to be entirely honest, but nothing creepy or perverted. Everything that showcases the best of Kaitlyn King. Nothing that illustrates how entirely insane I am.

5. How is professional networking different from social networking?

            There is an emphasis on professionally oriented criteria on professional networking sites. One’s favourite film is most likely not considered as professional as a resume.

~K.