Module 3 Blog Post

You have been introduced to me, now it’s time to go in depth a little further. Have a look at my new Facebook profile. It includes all you need to know about me if you were to hire me. You can check out the profile photos on my Flickr page as well. It also has some of my interests and favorite movies and the like, so a prospective hirer can get a picture of what my personality is like.

At first I was a little skeptical of making another Facebook profile for business purposes, but now I am starting to realize that it could be very useful. My personal Facebook profile can be used exclusively for entertainment purposes, but my business profile can be used to connect to future jobs. This profile can also be used to connect with co-workes and researchers in my field of study. We could use Facebook to set up meeting events, or get the word out on a new breakthrough in food science. Its easy to connect with other Nutrition students, for example, take a look at Madelein's Blog. It is neat to find other students who share the same passion for food that I have. 

The main reason I think this Facebook profile is a good idea is to inform future bosses of what I stand for and who I am professionally. When interviewers or bosses are looking for some information on their applicants, one of the things many do is “google” their name. I would like it if my future bosses ‘googled’ my name and found my new Facebook profile. They could see a bit about me and what my ambitions are for my future career.