Social networking sites

Thank goodness for social networking sites. They’ve added a new communication vehicle that we never imagined existed. Instead of using the phone or meeting friends in person, you can easily chat with them online. Not that I’m saying that this should fully replace in person contact, but it should be supplemented with chatting online and using social networking sites. For some, it’s a quick way to keep in touch with friends that live far away, where it’s cheaper to chat online.

I love keeping in touch with my friends, updating them about myself, and inviting them to events that I’m having through these social networking sites. I do so by engaging them through email, chatting on yahoo/msn/Gmail, and using sites such as MySpace, Facebook, hi-5, LinkedIn and Skype. I haven’t started tweeting yet, but I’m sure that will happen in the near future. Each of these different tools serve a different function but they all have one thing in common. They are communication tools that I use to reach out to people. These tools have become a significant part of my life and because the “world is getting flatter” everyday, it will continue to be.

It can’t be reiterated enough. Becoming more aware and educated about these different types of tools should be a recruiting strategy for many companies. They will benefit from it if done the right way. How many external customers can you reach by simply using any of these tools in the right way? How easier would it be to reach hundreds of people without having to market yourself on billboards, buses, in the newspapers, etc., if done the right way…

Recruiting through these different mediums can surely be inexpensive, less time and effort, and a process that is fully controlled by you. Not only that, you could showcase different events such as job fairs, new company products, a glimpse of your competitive company benefits. The benefits are unending. Plus, it’s easy, free and quick to set up.
As always prioritize, set boundaries and live!!