Last week we talked a little bit about getting over the fear and trust issues associated with having an identity online. Facebook seems to always come up as a sticky point for folks who are uncomfortable talking about themselves on the web. Here is a great post from the blog Valley Wag called What Employers Look for on Facebook. I think that it sheds some light on what seem to be logical actions to avoid and the word “Employers” can easily be substituted with “Clients” or “Business Partners” or “Constituents”. According to the post, only 22% of employers even use Facebook when assessing potential applicants. So, with a little common sense and the proper use of the privacy settings, Facebook can be a fun, friendly environment for building friendships and business relationships.
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