Yes! At last someone explains the difference between LinkedIn and Facebook
Posted by Alec The Geek on 11 December 2008
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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Tamar Weinberg said
You’re not strange, Alec. You’re normal.
Kate Carruthers said
no alec is strange, let’s not sugar coat it, and it is part of his charm ;P
Alec said
Thanks Kate — I’m back in my comfort zone again…