Much has been discussed about the risks posed by social networking sites on employment prospects. But just as every cloud has a silver lining, these sites too if managed strategically can be used to the advantage of the individual’s career growth.

Networking sites can be a good place to let people know about your expertise, experience and interests. By creating profile pages on sites like Facebook and Linked In, provide as much information as you desire and think that prospective employers should know about you. Also you get the chance to find friends and acquaintances that were with you in school or worked in the same concern as you or are in the same field as yours. By expanding such contacts, you increase the boundaries of search for possible career options.