Social Networking

Social networking is a way to connect with different people on a social level but can also be a way to connect on a professional level. Many companies use social networking technologies such as LinkedIn, "a network of 8 million professionals spread across the world", to find suitable candidates for certain positions. They can use the site to filter out candidates and see their job experiences through their profile as a way of online recruiting. Social networking technology has done recruiters from companies a great deal of help in a more efficient way.

Social networking technologies increase social activity among individuals. They can connect with people they never met with the same interest and develop a friendship. In addition, messaging on social networking sites can help build and maintain strong relationships with others. A very poplar social networking site is Facebook. It allows others to see posts and pictures from their friends list and keep up with current events and activities. If there is a friend you have not talked to lately or is living in another country, sending them a message online is a fast and efficient way of communication. Social networking technologies provide easy communication access, which help others develop socializing skills.

However, the increase of interaction between people over the internet can lead to society no longer engaging in face-to-face contact with each other. Socializing online and in person is completely different. In addition, instead interacting physically, people can video chat with each other. Future generations might not know how to interact with others in person. Another problem to this is that people are occupied with social networking technologies indoors that they may not experience the outdoor lifestyle and environment interaction.

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Langfitt, Frank. "Social Networking Technology Boosts Job Recruiting." NPR. NPR, 22 Nov. 2006. Web. 03 Oct. 2014.