Nowadays, LinkedIn and Twitter seem to be among the most common digital platforms that individuals use to develop their professional network. They could also consider creating their own YouTube channels or create their own websites that they could share with their professional network.

Data privacy and security may limit PLN as the information that we share about ourselves are not always publicly available on the internet because we often limit access by setting some parameters for our own privacy and safety online.  On the other hand, organisations who are registered, have been vetted and legal and who agree to the terms and conditions of data privacy and security, they can access our information and be of our PLN’s.

I am considering creating a digital identity by using more professional sites such as LinkedIn or Twitter. To help build my reputation, I could include recommendations from some professionals in my profile to support any claims I make about myself.

 I think my social media presence would not affect my employability. I am mostly a visitor online and use it more professional reasons or as a requirement by some institutions.