Recently I attended a Starr workshop, which showed me how to use LinkedIn. LinkedIn is an online way of advertising yourself to potential employers. It’s somewhat like a resume, but its way of communicating is a more informal approach to recruitment. In a resume you’d include your qualifications and your experience, just listing out what you can do. On LinkedIn, as it was explained to me you simply highlight your best features which showcase your work experience still, but it also gives a more personable feel to those who view your profile.
The workshop offered a lot of insight on how people use the internet to network. I learned that before the development of this website people would carry around business cards and hand them out if they wanted to get certain aspects across. I like how technology has progressed society out of those days and made things easier for people. Despite my liking of the concept of LinkedIn, I don’t think I plan on using it anytime soon. The website is designed more for people who know what they would like to and isn’t built for people who are still trying to find their path. Also, If you don’t have any skills or experience in what you’re looking to do, you’ll be considered a joke on it, and there wouldn’t be any real chance of an employer contacting you. So, I’ve decided that until I know for sure what I want to do in the future, and actually get decent work experience I’ll refrain from using the networking site.