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Word association: when I say “social networking,” what’s the first thing that pops into your head? If it’s Facebook, you’re definitely not alone; not only does the site have more users than Google these days, it even has its own movie. And with over 500 million active users, harnessing the power of Facebook’s networks has become something of a holy grail—both for selling and, increasingly, for hiring.
Indeed, in a recent Vault survey of recruiters and candidates, three-quarters of companies reported that they were using Facebook as part of their recruiting efforts. More>>
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Pingback by Tweets that mention Why Facebook Is Not Good For Professional Networking -- Topsy.com — January 14, 2011 @ 2:45 AM
Linkedin is much better for professionals. Facebook is more for family, friends and fun. Business should not be mixed in.
Comment by @ProdigalJPV — January 20, 2011 @ 11:12 PM