online social @networking
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Navigating the social media superhighway is tough work. Learn more about these popular social media platforms, how to be successful, and find your social media balance.TRANSCRIPT
Online Social
@Networking
Online Social Networking
Just the Facts. . .
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Social Media Platform
Social Media Users by Platform
Uses for SM
Networking Brand Awareness Reputation
Management Recruiting Latest Technology Competition Lead Gen Tool
Business-oriented SMP Launched in May 2003 Professional Networking 40 Million users 170 industries
Contacts acquired Degrees of separation Useful for:
Job Search Business Opportunities Expanding
Network/Exposure
Founded in 2004 Invented by Harvard
students Available to 13 yo &
older Banned in Syria & Iran
Concept Created in 2006 by Obvious Corp.
Called Twttr 25 Million users $57 million in
secured funding
witter
witter
A microblogging community where members post answers to a question, “What are you doing?” in 140 characters or less.
66% of users are 25-54 Source for information,
marketing, networking, & business
Social Media Balance
Keep it Simple Use Resources
Blogs SM Tutorials Slideshare
Jump in! Don’t be afraid to make mistakes
Questions?
Jessica Miller-Merrell, SPHR
Follow me on Twitter @blogging4jobs
www.bloggingforjobs.blogspot.com