Social media is becoming an increasingly large part of people’s lives.

What are the effects of the trend?

Do you believe this is a positive or negative trend for society?

It is undoubtedly that social media is becoming more and more present in our lives changing the way we relate and communicate with each other. Although it might has some drawback to it, I believe that it is a beneficial trend to our society.

The first reason why social media is being positive is that it is helping people to find jobs quicker, easier and internationally. Social media websites such as Linkedin are useful, especially when you are new to another country. The new employer will be able to see your curriculum with references, photos, videos and get in touch with your previous employers.  Besides, you can find connections in common which can recommend you. With this trend, it is likely that most of the candidates will be choose with a few filters.

In addition, social media has also been helping people to keep personal relationships that otherwise might be lost. For example, it is very straightforward now to keep in contact with your colleagues from college, MBA and other courses, colleagues who moved to other cities, who are from other countries. Also relatives who you do not see often. It is possible to follow their lives by seeing pictures on Facebook. Some people get so used to be in touch through the media that forget about the real life, but that is only a minor issue.

In conclusion, social media has therefore having a largely positive effect on our society and it depends of each one of us to be aware on how to use it.