Social Networking

Technology is a key component in our everyday lives. Wherever we go we are faced with technology and its impacts. Technology can be very useful and help us with our everyday lives. LinkedIn can serve as a great example. This social networking platform has made it more convenient for individuals to connect with one another on a more professional basis. In addition, this platform has also made the jobs of recruiters easier as they now have a platform to search through for candidates. According to the article “Social Networking Technology Boosts Job Recruiting” by Frank Langfitt, recruiters now can search through a wide variety of individuals based on a certain skill or keyword. “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” (Langfitt 1). This example shown from Steckerl’s experience shows how this new technology has made the jobs of recruiters more convenient.


While new and upcoming technologies such as the social media platform LinkedIn, technology can benefit society and corporate businesses while some technologies may have a negative impact and cause more harm than good. New technologies such as texting and online chatting has made things such as interacting with one another more convenient. But on the other hand, some like myself would say that these new technologies are causing young children to be more antisocial as face-to-face interactions between people has been decreasing. According to the New York Times article “Antisocial Networking” by Hilary Stout, Stout discusses the affects that this new technology is having on kids. “Fifty-four percent said they text their friends once a day, but only 33 percent said they talk to their friend’s face-to face on a daily basis” (Stout 1). This shows how new technology can also have a dark side and can cause harm while doing good. Personally, I feel these technologies will evolve in a positive way and continue to benefit society if used with caution meaning not abusing it. Conclusively, technology is a good thing and it makes our everyday lives much easier and proves to be an aid in our professional work lives. 

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  1. Muhammad Ahmad MottiOctober 9, 2017 at 9:28 PM

    I really liked how you mentioned that it has become easier for recruiters and potential candidates to connect with each other through a proper platform. LinkedIn has become a good medium to create network with people around the world.

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