FOAF-style network

2. What professional benefits do you see by investing some time in a FOAF-style network?

Social networks allow users to connect with one another. Sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, can be considered FOAF-style networks. These forms of networking create many benefits in the business world. It allows many professionals to find job applicants through word-of-mouth, and personally see their qualifications. There qualification can be based on personality and professional experience. By using a FOAF-style networking in the hiring process companies can decrease ROI and recruiting cost. For example, a LinkedIn account is a form of marketing oneself through an online profile that demonstrates who you are and what you could offer an employer. In many cases these sites have more personal than professional benefits, but I believe personal connections can help land you a professional benefit. By using these networking platforms users can stay connected with various individuals on a regular bases, which increases the chance for professional benefits to occur.

 


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