Everyone that I know has a twitter or a Facebook…even one of my friends grandmother is on Facebook. We all think we know how to use social media effectively, but do we really? All these different social media sites lets you keep in touch with friends, family and co-workers and also allows you to keep up with the lastest news whatever it may be. I have been working in a professional setting for the past two years and social media is a vital to our business, but what you put on there can also end your career at the same time. I tell young people all the time no matter if your page is personal or business be-careful what you put on it. One day at my job our Vice President came in and looked up every one’s Facebook needless to say that some people had to have private discussions behind close doors.  Remember social networks are use for networking, communicating with new and old people.

1. Chat
2. RetweetMe:
3. Track a professional:
4. Collaborate on a project:
5. Start a second discussion in class:
6. Quick reference:
7. Start a dialogue with students around the world:
8. Get the inside scoop on other teachers and classes:
9. TrackThis:
10. Email Twitter:

There are more tips if you follow the link below. If used effectively these tips and tools can help you network with millions of people that may potentially help you in your future.

For the full list of tips and more on this topic click below..

http://www.collegedegrees.com/blog/2008/06/04/25-twitter-tips-for-college-students/