The internet is continuously becoming a bigger part of our daily lives and because of this, online networking has become increasingly popular. As the Internet continues to grow, more opportunities for networking are becoming available online, but:
- Where should you start?
- Do you know what social networks are and which ones to join?
- Do you need a blog?
- What if you want to gain online visibility during your job search?
Learn How to Network Casually with Friends
Two of the largest social networks that have really flourished online are Facebook and MySpace. Both of these services revolve around networking with your friends. Who better to help you learn the ropes than your friends? Facebook is also one of the largest, if not the largest online social network. According to a February 2010 TechCrunch interview with Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, 175 million people log in to Facebook every day.
If you want to use online networking as part of your job search and you really don’t know where to start, try the Gateway Careers Facebook group first.
Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll find most online networking requires the same skills and moving to a professional network such as LinkedIn could be the next step.