Grow Your Network through Social Media
Like most things in life, social media has its pros and cons. Maybe you find yourself getting lost in a sea of topics and discussions, using social media to procrastinate. This is a bad use of the tool. It is possible to use social media to expand your network, connect with people, and engage in meaningful conversations. This chapter will show how social media can be an asset in your career.
In this chapter, we will cover the basics of social media for technical career development, personal versus professional social media usage, and how to build your online presence, reach out to people, and have meaningful conversations.
You will learn how to use social media to advance your career, how to create a professional profile, how to adjust your social media experience for professional benefit, how to meet people and get involved in the online community, and finally, how to initiate and participate in career-advancing conversations.
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