HOMEWORK
Discussion: The Power of Social Media and Networking
There are opportunities for businesses and professionals to engage in quality interactions on Social Media. LinkedIn is "the world's largest professional network with 722+ million members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide." It is commonly used for professional networking and recruiting or job search. There is a Trident Student and Alumni group listed on LinkedIn. Start by researching the background readings below and address the questions listed in the Module 2 Discussion Assignment.
Discussion Required Readings
LinkedIn co-founder: These tweaks will make your job application stand out (2020) 10 Ways to Use LinkedIn's New Tools To Boost Your Outreach (2020) Four Tips to Network on LinkedIn (2020) LinkedIn's Career Explorer helps you identify new kinds of jobs based on the skills you have (2020)
Module 2 Discussion Assignment
Discuss the following questions:
· What are your thoughts about LinkedIn?
· Do you believe it would be beneficial for your professional development to set up a profile? Explain why you feel this way.
· What other networking organizations offer similar benefits that LinkedIn provides. Provide one example and describe it in full.
Discussion Assignment Expectations:
To receive full credit for the discussion, you must complete the following:
1. Enter a minimum of 3 quality posts: Your own initial/original post of 150 words or more and responses of at least 100 words to 2 classmates.
2. Cite at least one source in your initial post.
3. Provide a References section at the bottom of your original post in APA 7 style.
Grading Note:
At Trident University International, rubrics are used for grading. These rubrics specify the points available for each component of an assignment. Points are earned based on the level of the work submitted. The discussion rubric is used for this assignment.
Rubrics