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An academic source that showcases the benefits of Facebook.

This is really good because most articles we have posted showcase Facebook in a negative light but this shows a positive side to it.

PASADENA - Excessive Facebook use may spur emotional and physical cheating, breakups or divorce, according to a study to be published in the Journal of Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking. Facebook and other social websites and apps have revolutionized the way people create and maintain relationships.

wow that is so interesting that something like that could happen in a cyber world and space.

Example of how family embarrass you on Facebook

This is good, i can think of many times I have seen family members of some friends post embarrassing photos or statuses on peoples walls. I know many people will also be able to relate to the content in this.

The Internet has drastically changed how people interact, communicate, conduct business, seek jobs, find partners, and shop. Millions of people are using social networking sites to connect with others, and employers are using these sites as a source of background information on job applicants.

This study hypothesised that male and female Facebook profiles which contained an alcohol statement would differ in their ratings of attractiveness as a colleague and in their ratings of employability. 80 participants consisting of 40 males and 40 females with a mean age of 25.1 were recruited by request from members of the general public and randomly allocated into two groups.

I read this and i think it does affect you in an almost indirect way. Although employers wont tell you why they have decided not to hire you, by comparing ones social media usage and HOW they utilise it, it will be clear why the candidate was not chosen

Excessive Facebook use increases risk of cheating, break-up and divorce People jealously monitor their partner's activities and reconnect with their ex The younger the relationship, the greater the risk of Facebook problems By Emma Innes Facebook and social networking sites may be good for our social lives, but they can cause havoc in our romantic relationships, according to a new study.

this is a really interesting article i think, I like to read how they try to make the audience believe that social media and technology are the reason for mundane issues.

Before Facebook and Google became the megaliths of the web, the most famous online adage was, "on the internet, no one knows you're a dog". It seems the days when people were allowed to be dogs is coming to a close.

This site talks about how to utilize facebook correctly and what the best apps are for social activity.I think it is worth reading, as it relates to how to use facebook for maximum social connectivity.

How to network

a good source for anyone doing what not to do on facebook

Resume tips that are relevant to online recruitment

10 tips on how to boost your online profile

Advise jobseekers looking to gain the best advantage from online job searches

Discusses maintaining a professional & presentable profile, and the benefits of using Linkedin

History of social media sites & useful definitions/explanations. Privacy concerns & bridging online & offline social media