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My LinkedIn Experience

 My LinkedIn experience was eye-opening for me, as I've never used this platform before. It was strange for me to see a social media platform where everyone is serious. I definitely was confused about how it works and what counts as a connection. There was a little bit of a learning curve for me but eventually I got the hang of it. It was interesting to learn about a whole side of social media filled with different communities and groups that I had never heard of before. It surprised me that people use this platform for entertainment, not just for professional use. People genuinely seem to enjoy posting and connecting within their communities. While using LinkedIn I came to the conclusion that this would only provide professional benefit for me. I do not understand the enjoyment people find within this platform. However, I was amazed at the many ways that LinkedIn can be helpful in my professional life. I had a slight idea before, but it can really have a greater impact than I thought. For example, I did not know that one could apply for jobs or take skill quizzes to impress employers on the site. 

Throughout this semester, I've also tried Flickr and blogging for the first time. It was really cool to be a part of communities that I haven't been a part of before. With the most popular social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Twitter) always being talked about, it's so easy for me to forget that there is so much more to the social media ecosystem. Flickr was my favorite platform to try this semester because I love photography. It was cool to see a whole platform dedicated to people who are into one specific hobby. Blogging was interesting as well and way easier to grasp than I initially thought. 




Here's my LinkedIn profile (it's also a badge in the side of my blog): https://www.linkedin.com/in/naylarusf/

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