The business world has all but done away with paper communication, and the day may come when face-to-face contact and even telephone calls are things of the professional past. How has this tidal wave of change shaped networking and career building? And although the digital approach is the way of the future, is it more than old-fashioned squeamishness to worry about new online dangers during a job search? This program explores the benefits of e-networking and the precautions we should all take to ensure that our online identities accurately reflect who we are and effectively assist us in making connections, forming relationships, acquiring knowledge, and demonstrating skills.
The business world has all but done away with paper communication, and the day may come when face-to-face contact and even telephone calls are things of the professional past. How has this tidal wave of change shaped networking and career building? And although the digital approach is the way of the future, is it more than old-fashioned squeamishness to worry about new online dangers during a job search? This program explores the benefits of e-networking and the precautions we should all take to ensure that our online identities accurately reflect who we are and effectively assist us in making connections, forming relationships, acquiring knowledge, and demonstrating skills.
General Note
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on September 22, 2011.
Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Content Note
What Is E-Networking? (4:13) -- Active vs. Passive E-Networking (5:08) -- Benefits and Dangers of E-Networking (5:42) -- Applying E-Networking (5:08) -- E-Networking as a Component of Traditional Job Seeking (1:09) -- Credits: 'E-Networking for Jobs' (0:32).
