How can social media and networking be used as a career development resource?

Answer 1

Well, for one, the social media provides the medium for information dissemination. A subject matter expert can easily provide a webinar with the use of social media or facilitate a learning and open discussion.

The fear of criticism while speaking is diminished with this style of communication. Those who are interested in availing webinars or career development programs can verify the authenticity of the program by asking directly those who participated. They can also check feedback of those who attended.

Communication is also enhanced by the social media as it has applications that involves communication, either by chatting, commenting, video call and/or feedback mechanisms.

Online marketing had been going on for a while and many online shops are now starting to emerge. Indeed, there are career development resources from social media.