| dc.description.abstractEN | The advent of technology, particularly web-based platforms, has ushered in an era where
an ever-expanding cohort of professionals engage with and leverage social networking
sites [SNS]. In a contemporary landscape where cumulative knowledge is readily accessible
to all, the imperative arises for graduates of academic institutions, including universities,
colleges, and other institutions of higher education, to distinguish themselves in order
to maintain a competitive edge. To this end, the establishment of a network facilitating
ongoing interaction between educational institutions and their alumni, while concurrently
fostering the expansion of professional networks and a nuanced understanding of the
dynamic job market, is essential within the context of an evolving and uid employment
environment.A social networking site can be delineated as an online community wherein
users establish connections with one another and construct public pro les, incorporating
systems housing individual information, be it fully or partially accessible, which can be
shared with fellow users [TC14]. Within this realm, one noteworthy SNS stands out,
primarily geared towards the pursuit of employment opportunities—LinkedIn. Indeed,
LinkedIn has evolved into an indispensable tool for prospective employees and is now perceived as such [Bue17].Notably, given the relatively recent emergence of this phenomenon,
the potential advantages and drawbacks of such platforms remain inadequately explored
[Yok16]. The present research endeavors to elucidate the utility of SNS in the context of
identifying, recruiting, and engaging with alumni specialized in Information and Communication Technology [ICT] concerning employment prospects. In this pursuit, this study
adopts a comprehensive perspective, considering the viewpoints of both current employees
and prospective candidates, as well as the perspectives of educational institutions and
employers and its focus lies on the intersection of initial employment opportunities and
the evaluation of job acceptability and quality. | el |
