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The Power of Social Media

The Power of Social Media

I discovered first hand the power of social media. I recently posted on facebook that my daughter was looking for a job. To my amazement, there were The Power of Social Mediaresponse with at least 4 job possibilities and in 1 case, the sender called the person looking to hire and sent us his number.

I have heard and do realize the power and influence of social media. But this was the first time I actually experienced its power personally. The effects of this network were remarkable. All 4 of the leads came from folks I know and who know me, but we speak face to face less than one time per year, if even that. I would never have called, mentioned or referred to my daughter needing a job had we talked face to face.

How do you feel about social media? Are you embracing it? As with all cultural shifts, there is good and bad to what is occurring. If social media prevents you from having face to face conversations with the people right in front of you, then it has become detrimental. But in the case of my example, the positive side of social media is great.

The reality of social media has helped me reconnect to friends I have not seen for years. I have learned more about family and interest than I would have in a 10 minute conversation. It has been invaluable in my business. I do enjoy it, but have had to find ways that it does not rule my life.

My daughter was offered a job through this referral network. It was wonderful. The irony is it forced her to decide whether to take the job or to move closer to a friend in upstate New York. She has opted to move to New York. As parents, we encouraged her to do this.

Have you experienced the power in social media?
Posted Saturday Feb 11