The Duel: Which is better for job search - Facebook vs. Linkedin

Which is better for your job search, Facebook or Linkedin?

The case for Linkedin:

Strengths:

• Linkedin allows you to build a massive network, and allows you to limited contact with any other user directly through its InMail feature
• You see 3 degrees of separation
• Linkedin has a widget that allows you to superimpose your network over Monster and CareerBuilder ads – so you can reach line managers and bypass HR.
• Linkedin has a similar widget to superimpose mini profiles over Outlook emails
• The Linkedin Answers is a great way to find your audience, and participate in discussions

The case for Facebook:

Strengths:

• Facebook is built for better communication within Facebook. It’s easy to stay in contact with your network without jumping to outside email apps
• On Facebook, you can directly email most members, even if you aren’t connected to them
• Facebook has thousands of customizable apps, allowing recommendations, 2nd degree of separation, CRM like features, business cards
• Facebook has customizable control to allow (or block) access to your information by group or individual (so you can block all your job search information from people within your company)
• Facebook has viral messaging features, which is great for spreading the word
• Facebook is excellent in blog integration, photo sharing and tagging, video sharing, and groups. Facebook integrates well with Flickr & YouTube
• 350 million members and growing…fast. It’s 6x the size of Linkedin