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When Facebook first launched in 2004, its main users were college students who procrastinated by posting photos and “poking” each other. Now that Facebook is open to everyone, and its original users have joined the working world, it’s become an avenue for networking, too. You can reconnect with former co-workers and classmates, join special-interest groups, and showcase your accomplishments. Some companies are even recruiting new employees via social networking sites like Facebook. Here are a few guidelines to ensure that you put your best foot, er face, forward.


Written by: Susan Johnston
Susan Johnston is a Boston-based freelance writer who covers career and lifestyle topics for The Boston Globe, DailyCandy, and Self magazine, among others. You'll find her balancing her laptop and a chai latte at a local coffeeshop or online at www.susan-johnston.com.