Social network has become very important in today’s society. Almost everyone uses some form of social network within their lives. According to Bowles, most people use Facebook to network with family and friends, and they use LinkedIn to network with coworkers. Facebook has become a very popular social networking site. “Facebook allows you to blog, establish private networks, share photos, and locate friends” (Bowles, 2013). Facebook allows you to send friends request to the people that you know and want to communicate with via the social network site. Once someone is your friend on Facebook they are able to see your posts and pictures that you share. You are also able to see the things that they share on their Facebook timeline. “A timeline on Facebook is like a big chronology of your life where your posts, photos, and likes will appear daily as you create them” (Bowles, 2013). When you look at your newsfeed you are able to scroll through and see what all of your friends have posted to Facebook. People should always be cautious before posting something to Facebook because depending upon your privacy setting it is available for everyone to see.
LinkedIn is a social networking site that is used by professionals. This site requires you to create a profile about yourself like most other social networking sites. “Unlike Facebook, you will spend more time entering a description of your educational background and work history” (Bowles, 2013). Your profile on LinkedIn is like an online version of your resume. Just like other social networking sites you have to add people to your network by inviting them to join. LinkedIn is used by four main groups of people. The first is the professional. They want to share their knowledge and skills with others. People that are looking for jobs are also a part of the four main groups. People that are over the hiring