Social networking

Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, and LinkedIn are some platforms that we tend to think of when talking about social networking. Each of them serves a slightly different purpose and has its own standout feature, but they all provide a platform for people to connect. For example, I use Twitter to keep track of global politics and news related to soccer, but some other users utilize the platform to learn about investing strategies by following finance professionals.

LinkedIn is another platform that I've benefited from, albeit in a different way, as I've used it to make connections in the corporate world. Social Networking Technology Boosts Job Recruiting, published in npr by Frank Langfitt, mentions, "But what really makes Linkedin helpful is that it allows users to share their online Rolodexes. Shally Steckerl used to hunt talent for Microsoft and is a leader in online recruiting. With Linkedin, he can find people faster using a vastly increased network of contacts."

However, not all is well when it comes to social networking sites. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are platforms where bullying is extremely commonplace. An article by Rachel Polansky in NBC talks about how "Facebook Marketplace, and even closed Facebook groups, have become a breeding ground for scammers." This was in reference to a scam for the sale of an RV on Facebook Marketplace.

In the finance world, pre-recorded video interviews are the preferred method for bulge bracket banks to recruit for entry-level positions. Even though there are companies that already dominate the pre-recorded video interview space, I can see LinkedIn entering this space as it would allow recruiters to holistically assess a candidate by analyzing at their video interview while simultaneously viewing their background and experience.

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