In my opinion there a few main differences between LinkedIn & Facebook. Mainly, LinkedIn is designed for professional use while Facebook is more personal. For example, my LinkedIn profile is essentially a more detailed version of my resume. My page details previous work but is not specific to any field, conveying a big and accurate description of my employment history.
My personal Facebook page provides more information regarding my personal and professional life but is less "serious." Friends, family and colleagues can scroll through pictures, posts and status updates in addition to viewing who I'm connected with on a personal level.
While I can network with a future employer or coworker on either site, I would select LinkedIn first as it's more professional. If I recently met a new friend and wanted to connect on social media, I would choose my personal Facebook.
However, it's now common for businesses to create a presence on Facebook as well. Many users will follow their pages to receive status updates and share posts. These business can be large corporations or small business operations. To create a more professional presence, I have a Facebook account that is more soccer specific. My current and past teams can befriend me to stay in contact. I use this site to post soccer and coaching related material only.
My personal Facebook page provides more information regarding my personal and professional life but is less "serious." Friends, family and colleagues can scroll through pictures, posts and status updates in addition to viewing who I'm connected with on a personal level.
While I can network with a future employer or coworker on either site, I would select LinkedIn first as it's more professional. If I recently met a new friend and wanted to connect on social media, I would choose my personal Facebook.
However, it's now common for businesses to create a presence on Facebook as well. Many users will follow their pages to receive status updates and share posts. These business can be large corporations or small business operations. To create a more professional presence, I have a Facebook account that is more soccer specific. My current and past teams can befriend me to stay in contact. I use this site to post soccer and coaching related material only.