2.  Understand a variety of online social networking tools  Explain to job seekers the benefits of using online social networking methods  Evaluate the pros and cons of online social networking sites

4.  Social technologies stand to unlock $1.3 trillion in business value. Even more shocking: most of those savings come from boosting office productivity. In other words, social media isn’t a time-waster in the office – it’s a potential productivity tool.

5.  70% on Facebook  50% on Google Plus  58% on Twitter  49% on LinkedIn  72% on Blogs What percentage plan to increase their social presence in 2013?

6.  Radio – 38 years  Television – 13 years  Internet – 4 years  Facebook – 9 months  1 B Facebook  187 M LinkedIn  500 M Twitter  27.7 M MySpace 2013  845 M Facebook  131 M LinkedIn  140 M Twitter  130 M MySpace 2012

7.  Approximately 84% of Americans expect the internet to provide them needed information  69% of adults use social media sites, and for those aged 18-29, this number rises to 92%  If Facebook were a country it would be the 3 rd largest in the world Social Media is no longer a trend, it’s part of everyday life

9.  Communication tool for personal and professional use  Share with contacts employment need  Locate personal contacts who are able to assist  Develop professional contacts separate from personal info using and

12.  Communication tool for professional networking  Locate employers for employment possibilities  Connect with professionals in the field  Apply for employment using SimplyHired & your (or your network’s) company contact  Be discovered by employers looking for your skill set

14.  Communication tool to stay connected answering one simple question:“What are you doing?”  Share employment information and possibilities  Follow people/businesses in the field of interest  Learn about new clients, products/technology, coming out, etc.