Working the electronic grapevine
Online networking sites are putting job seekers in contact with a greater number of career opportunities. Although this method of networking is often faster and easier, some wonder whether the relationships formed are as meaningful as the ones produced by face-to-face interactions. Other concerns include member privacy and the exclusivity of certain sites.
See "Working the electronic grapevine", Stacy A. Teicher, The Christian Science Monitor, March 7, 2004