Mixing business with pleasure: a job search application on Facebook?

   As a college student I spend a majority of my free time on Facebook. Its the most convenient way to catch up with all my friends and keep track of who's doing what. While most of us use Facebook as a means of gossiping, a large number of people have started using it like LinkedIn, for job networking.

   A new Facebook application called "BranchOut" allows users to post job openings, find and make new important business contacts with "friend of a friend" features, and apply for jobs. With 85% of college students using Facebook, it seems like the perfect platform for a job application to thrive on.

   BranchOut is currently available for download on Facebook. Check out the video below for an introduction to BranchOut. Would you use this Facebook app to find a job after college? Comment and let us know what you think.

by: Caitlin Carver
ccarver@flagler.edu