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How communication has changed since the introduction of social media

Abstract With the introduction of social media, communication between individuals has changed dramatically, allowed them to connect or reconnect with each other. Each social media platform provides a different method of communication. Keywords: social media, communication methods, social media platforms, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, conference paper 1. Introduction With the introduction of the… Continue reading How communication has changed since the introduction of social media

Communities and Web 2.0

How LinkedIn has developed an online community that helps people to grow their networks and transforms the recruiting industry.

Abstract Over the past decade, Web 2.0 has become the medium which allows people to interact with other users online. The websites that exist on the web today, continuously evolve into different platforms and create content and webpage with a purpose of social networking. This encourages communications and discussions to happen among individuals and groups… Continue reading How LinkedIn has developed an online community that helps people to grow their networks and transforms the recruiting industry.

Identity in Communities and Networks

LinkedIn for Recruitment? No, Thanks

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to highlight the ineffectiveness of utilizing LinkedIn as a recruiting tool for screening and subsequently selecting job candidates due to the ease of which inauthentic presentations of self are delivered. Using the works of Chiang & Suen, (2015); Davison, Bing, Kluemper, & Roth, (2016); Donath, (1999); Guillory &… Continue reading LinkedIn for Recruitment? No, Thanks