Pros of Linked in:
- Individuals are represented as professionals
- Future employers can get to know their employees on a professional basis
- Achievements, awards, resumes can be represented on Linkedin
- ONLY a professional website
- Employers or Co workers can only get to know you on a professional level. Sometimes, getting to know your employees and co workers on a personal level can spark conversations not related to work. Therefore, creating a positive working environment.
- Individuals can express themselves freely
- Employers and co workers can see what kind of person you are outside of work
- You have the liberty of connecting with people that share similar interests
- Individuals may not portray themselves as professional when using personal websites
- It may become risky because employers look at personal websites, and it may represent you in a negative way