In a 500-750 words, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social networking and how it can be used in career development.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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Question 1- How is networking necessary for building a successful career? Identify the networking strategy you think is the most effective for the job search, and which strategy you think is most effective for ongoing professional development. Explain why.

Question 2 - How does mentoring facilitate the networking process? Discuss this from the perspective of a mentor, and from the perspective of a mentee.

Question 3 - What do you feel is the most important component in the development and maintenance of a successful professional identity? What steps will you take to develop this component in your professional life?

Question 4 - How can a professional portfolio be used to convey your professional identity? What do you think would be important to include in your professional portfolio?