Module 7: Discussion – Social Media & eNetworking 55 unread replies.55 replies.

Module 7: Discussion – Social Media & eNetworking
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Planning, Researching, & Networking
Note: By this time, each student should have reached out to at least one new professional contact. Refer to the Syllabus regarding Project 4 planning.
Before reaching out to a new contact, it was important to research & evaluate the social media presence of organizations & individual professionals in which you’re interested.
Facebook & LinkedIn were two good places to start. Comparing the types of information & the presentation of that information in both social media platforms helps determine the kind of presence each company &/or professional is trying to establish.
Facebook & LinkedIn profiles often have links to company & personal webpages, where further information can be located. Exploring beyond the social media profiles is important for developing a better understanding of the organizations & the professionals who work for them.
Over the course of the class, several factors have contributed to your decision about whom to contact. The following were some factors considered:
Which organization the professional works for
What position the professional holds in the organization
How approachable the professional seems (i.e., profile image, language tone & style, etc.)
Why the professional’s experience connects with your interests & goals
Making an informed & reasonable choice of professional to contact has been important. For example, a department director in a large corporation was more likely to respond to your message than a major company leader like a CFO.
On the other hand, small start-up companies typically invite those interested to contact their leaders directly. Often, these company leaders are the main staff until the start-up grows.
FYI: This discussion serves as an opportunity to ask for & provide feedback on peers’ current progress. If you would like particular input, post questions for your peers to help you.
Part A: Respond to the following prompts in relation to your progress on the Project 4: eNetworking assignment:
How did you decide whom to contact for your eNetworking experience? What factors contributed to your decision?
Before reaching out to a specific professional, what did you learn about their organization & where did you find this information?
Likewise, what did you find out about that specific professional via their social media sites?
Discuss the responses you’ve received from the professional(s).
Note: If you have not yet heard back from at least one new contact, email me explaining the situation.
Feel free to discuss other parts of your planning, research, & networking throughout the project.
(Minimum 200 words)