Even amid a recession and layoffs across several industries, the CEO of career social network LinkedIn is boasting of the growth of the network. Though I belong to LinkedIn, as do all of my friends who also use Facebook and other major networks, I have not yet heard of anyone getting a job from their participation on the site, though that's the sole reason to belong for most.
I have heard of reconnections and career opportunities through Facebook and MySpace, however, which is not the only way a network can lift you up — who doesn't know someone who's made a romantic connection through Facebook? My social network participation has really only tangibly gotten me closer or better connected friendships, but nothing like a job or a partner. I'm curious — has your life benefited some way because of a social network?
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I personally haven't benefited in my career however a good friend got job offers from both Apple and Yahoo through LinkedIn so it is definitely helping some people out there.
1I met my husband nearly 10 years ago now on thespark.com
2I have, definitely. Some of my best friends I've met online. Or at least built our relationship online.
3I connected with my step-mom, sister, and two brothers that I'd never met through classmates.com about six years ago.
4I was offered a job through linked in... and if i hadnt already had an awesome job offer from a big 4 firm, i would have taken it!
5not in terms of career but i would have lost touch with a lot of people and not rekindled old friendships with a lot of others if it weren't for facebook
6As I've job hunted lately...I received the highest quality interviews from LinkedIn (especially the job search function!)
7i don't really consider myself to be on a social networking sites all that much - just here and a few other places but nothing like myspace or facebook. i think that there is a benefit that i've seen since it keeps me entertained when i don't have friends to talk to but it's not like i'm really socializing online.
8Not really, but that's because I don't do much social networking.
9Yep, I met my fiancee on MySpace!
10I met my husband through a (IRL & on-line) mutual friend via LiveJournal.
11I never got offered a job or anything, but I have met some great people that way. :]
12The Internet has helped me make great friendships, but as for social networking sites...they haven't done anything good for me. I deleted my MySpace because of drama, and now I'm considering deleting my Facebook for the exact same reason.
13My social life has benefited as I am able to keep with friends in an easier manner. But professionally, no.
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