What is Facebook?Facebook is an online social networking site. While most people use Facebook for personal interaction there is a wide range of employers utilizing Facebook to advertise their company and positions. While you may utilize Facebook for personal use, be aware that employers can/will check your Facebook profile to learn more about your candidacy. Resources: 4 Ways to Use Facebook to Find a Job5 Ways to Use Facebook for your Job SearchWill Your Facebook Profile Sabotage Your Job Search
Become a fan of The Chicago School's Facebook page to learn about upcoming events, compelling faculty profiles, and timely psychology news. Facebook Lingo: # (Hashtag): Hashtags categorize posts on Facebook by key words @: If you want to call out other users in your posts on Facebook and Twitter you put @ before their profile name Like: You can like businesses and then their updates will populate on your newsfeed Friend: Connecting with someone you know Newsfeed: Likes, photos, and status updates from your friends that appear on your main page Status Updates: Updating your friends on information which can include updates, articles, and photos Wall: The online area that houses your personal information such as posts from your friends and personal status updates