Social Networking

Although social networking can occur in person at places such as school or workplace, it is most common through online websites. Social networking websites function like a small community for users to come together and share their thoughts and common interest. Companies can use social network websites like Facebook and LinkedIn to get a better understanding of their employees. These technologies are beneficial to the society because it is easier to access then meeting up in person. Through the networking websites, a lot of information is provided. An article written by Frank Langfitt “Social Networking Technology Boosts Job Recruiting” a recruiter for Osram Sylvania, Maureen Crawford-Hentz claims that “Social networking technology is absolutely the best thing to happen to recruiting — ever." While she was searching for a product-marketing manager, Maureen came upon Alfred LaSpina’s LinkedIn profile and messaged him saying there might be a fit position for him. These sites help both job hunters and employers. Social Networking provides a place for job hunters to market themselves while employers can browse online and search for candidates they see fit for their company.

         As good as everything may sound, there is also a “dark side” to social networking. There are many scammers online that try to get information from online sites. According to “BBB: New Wave of Phishing Scams Uses Facebook Info for Personalized Spam,” it states “Scammers find your information through Facebook or other social media accounts. Some set up fake accounts and send out friend requests. When you accept the request, they can view your friends and personal and contact information.” Before you realize it, you click a link that will lead you to a virus. To prevent these issues from occurring, people have to be more cautious of unfamiliar emails and messages.

         In my opinion, I believe these technologies will be improvised in the near future. Because of the frequent privacy complaints on Facebook and the reoccurring scams, I believe people will find a way to stop these issues from happening one day. It can be a stricter privacy setting or control on the account users and then things they post.