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LinkedIn:
We've talked a bit about LinkedIn, and I've shared articles on growing your network and getting your profile started. The bottom line is LinkedIn is the network to join if you are a professional.
There's not a lot of social stuff to do, which is good because you won't get lost in all the features, but you must have a good profile and have some kind of LinkedIn strategy.
Facebook:
Facebook is a funny one. Many people think Facebook is for college kids, but the fastest growing demographic at one time was the 25+ crowd. Most of my contacts on Facebook are older, out-of-school professionals. It's a very social environment, with poor search functionality, but considering many hiring managers, recruiters and decision-makers are there, I'd say it's wise to have a professional profile and some kind of Facebook strategy.
Oh, did I mention it's currently about four times the size of LinkedIn?
Twitter:
They call Twitter "micro-blogging." It's hard to explain Twitter because on the surface it seems like a very simple tool, and there's not much to it. But the magic is in the simplicity. I've had great success with Twitter as I grow my network, develop real relationships, and help people understand who I am and what I can offer (and what they can do for me).
To get an idea of how it works, go check out my profile, see what I tweet (tweet is to Twitter as post is to blog), and see how I interact with others. If you are in marketing or social media, I'd say Twitter is an essential career tool. Again, the value is elusive, but it's there.
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