Social Networking

Social networking is the conduct which expanding social or business contacts by having connections among individuals. Even though social networking is possible in person, in the workplace and schools, it is most popular online. Especially, websites are commonly used for social networking. These social sites, such as Facebook, MySpace and Cyworld, have attracted millions of people since these have introduced. Many users utilize them daily and enjoy the great convenience. Many of online members are able to share common interests in anything as long as they have internet connections to access to social sites. Social networking technology is not used only for sharing common interests but also for business field. According to the article, “Social Networking Technology Boosts Job Recruiting,” recruiters have started using social networking technology as a new tool of hunting for job applicants. Users update the profiles with their work experiences and specialized skills on these social sites, so they can have more opportunities to find a job or better job. In addition, recruiters are able to find the most suitable person for a particular position. Therefore, social networking sites are beneficial for professional recruiters, employers and job applicants. Although online social networking is commonly used and useful for many people, it also has negative sides. These sites increase the possibility of online data theft and viruses. Nowadays, more people are aware that using private setting is important to protect their personal information. According to the article, “Who Cares about Facebook Privacy? Students Do,” it states that most Facebook users modify their privacy setting. However, we still need to teach young people understanding what kind of information to be private to have online safe social networking. Currently, there are many kinds of social networking sites in the world but I believe that most of social websites will be connected in the future so they will be more useful.