The use of social Media in the workplace

          

                Social media and networking sites can be a key tool if are used properly for careers research or job seeking. With new technologies the use of social networks has increased, 92% of companies are using social media for hiring even are in social networks, so it may be easier to find work, work or communicate among colleagues through social networks

Important aspects of the internet about the use of social Media in the workplace:

1. 80% of HR teams use social media for sourcing new staff. Never should to underestimate the power of your social media profiles to show off your skills and give employers a peek into your personality.

2. Sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+ allow employers to get a glimpse of who you are outside the confines of a résumé, cover letter, or interview while they offer the opportunity to learn about companies they’re interested and connect with current and former employees.

3.  They should be used social networks with caution, avoiding to publish anything that damages the place where you work or his image, since they can be beneficial if they are used with caution.

https://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/jobs/social-networking.htm