Social+Networking

Social Networking
So, what's the big deal? My settings are private. It's my personal space, why should I care?

Think about this quote from the article "Job Candidates Getting Tripped up by Facebook"

===  “Employers don’t have to believe what they see — they only hav ﻿ e to decide not to take a chance on you.” ===

Provided below are a few sites which discuss social networking. Click the links to read the articles. After reading, click on the discussions tab and give us your thoughts? Here are some questions to get you thinking!

What is the big deal? How safe is your profile? What's on your profile? Would a potential employer or college representative find anything inappropriate? Do your friends keep your stuff safe? Do you even know who all of your friends are? What can you do? Is it too late to change? Who cares? that's way off in the future.

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Articles to Read
Five Hidden Dangers of Facebook

Fired for Facebook: Don't Let it Happen to You

Fired over Facebook Status

Job Candidates Getting Tripped Up by Facebook

50% of Use Social Networking Sites to Research Job Candidates

More Employers Use Social Networks to Check Out Applicants

Students Love Social-Networking Sites and So Do Employers

Employers and Social Networking Sites

More Employers Screening Candidates via Social Networking Sites