In today’s technology-centric workplace, many employers want employees to be savvy with social networking … especially in tech fields, marketing, public relations and media. Key characteristics desired are those who are avid users of the  Internet, blogs, Twitter and/or who have a Facebook page or other social networking account.

Encouragement to participate on Facebook

It’s ironic that although many companies once worried about lost employee productivity because of time spent on Facebook, now these skills are desirable! Although not so in every industry or field, social media networks are quickly demonstrating they provide cost-effective efficiency for companies to gain visibility and transmit their message in a viable, personal way. [Read more…]