Alec the Geek

Reflections on software and related things from an older geek

Yes! At last someone explains the difference between LinkedIn and Facebook

Posted by Alec The Geek on 11 December 2008

The Ultimate Social Media Etiquette Handbook: The Most Egregious Sins on Social Media Sites, Exposed » techipedia | tamar weinberg

Forgetting that some individuals won’t network with you on a “personal” space like Facebook without knowing who you are, even with the proper introduction. If you’re looking to establish a professional relationship with someone, consider LinkedIn. Otherwise, consider building up a rapport with an individual before randomly adding them as your friend. Some people require face-to-face meetings before they invite you into their private lives. After all, Facebook was a tool that college students were using before it was open to the public, and some still use it as a purely personal and not a professional tool. LinkedIn is still seen as the more professional of the two.

I am one of these strange people, so please don’t try and initiate a business relationship with me on facebook. However I’d be delighted to consider a professional connection on LinkedIn

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3 Responses to “Yes! At last someone explains the difference between LinkedIn and Facebook”

  1. You’re not strange, Alec. You’re normal. :)

  2. no alec is strange, let’s not sugar coat it, and it is part of his charm ;P

  3. Alec said

    Thanks Kate — I’m back in my comfort zone again…

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