When I was a freshman in college, The Facebook made its way onto the Internet and into the lives of college students across the nation. Now a household word, Facebook has grown from a college-only networking site to a tool used by anyone and everyone. Filled with high school students, parents, celebrities, even CEO's of organizations, this site has truly made its impact on the way we communicate. And it's not just for the United States anymore - thousands of people from every corner of the world have joined in on the fun.
The obvious (and probably intended) use of Facebook is for networking and keeping in touch with friends. It's easy to find new friends through friends you already have or meet new people and keep in touch with them, even if you don't talk every day. And everyone loves showing off how many friends they have.
In recent years, however, Facebook has evolved from this one-function website to an all-purpose communication device. It can be a great tool for keeping in touch with friends from travels abroad or for high school kids trying to figure out what college to go to. Even small things, like getting homework assignments from classmates, are easier to do now. And who can forget the pictures and personalized profiles? If you're trying to communicate your personality to the people around you, there's never been an easier way.
But the big new function of Facebook goes beyond entertainment. Employers are now using it to delve deeper into the lives of their prospective employees, to figure out if the good boy/sweetheart persona actually translates into life. Some people have even missed out on great jobs because of that Mardi Gras picture album or dirty inside joke from years ago. And it doesn't end there - they can even keep checks on their current employees to make sure professionalism is maintained beyond the workplace. On the flipside, it's a great way for employers to find college graduates that would be perfect for their company or even recruit interns. Who knew Facebook would be a career tool a few years down the road? That's the beauty of technology!
So I guess Facebook has gone from a yearbook-style information page to a revolutionary communication device used by everyone around us. It's not just about a face anymore, but more about the person behind the picture.
1 comment:
I like your post about facebook. As a senior I am freaking about that as well. My question is how far you think they can go because four years ago I dont think any of us thought it would go past the college students to where it is now.
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