Published On: Tue, Jun 26th, 2012

Top 5 Professional Social Networking Websites

Everyone who uses the Internet has at least one profile on a popular social network. Facebook and Twitter are the top social networks that everyone use these days. But when it comes to professional and business promotions, there are few rules that you need to follow, because putting a link to your Facebook profile on your CV is not going to look good in an interview when they discover one of your drunk party photo or a self-camera pic with a duck face. There are actually lots of social networks out there specially dedicated to help you promote your brand and yourself as a professional. Followings are the 5 top sites that you should start using right now as a professional.

 

LinkedIn

LinkedIn is the largest and most popular social network we have today on the Internet for professionals. To get the most out of this network, you will have to upgrade to a premium account. But you can still get a good impact with a free account. Using Linked in you can promote your brand among other professionals, find jobs, connect with other pro’s in your field and put a link to this profile in your CV to show that you’re a pro in the social world.

Google+ 

Most people doesn’t like to put Google+ among popular social networks. But it is a very powerful tool that you can use to promote your brand. And it also helps to promote your brand and works on Google services, specially for photographers.

Cofoundr

Despite the name, you don’t have to be a co-founder to use Cofoundr. It’s a private social network for professionals such as entrepreneurs, programmers, designers and investors.

Blogster

This network would definitely come in handy for professionals in blogging field. you can find fellow bloggers and discuss and get to know them more personally.

StartupNation

If you’re planning to start a new business or already trying to maintain one, then this place will help you to succeed in your business. StartupNation provides business advice to newbies in the business field. and connects people with similar interests.

 

If you have any better professional social networking site’s please share them with us.

 


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