The importance of the internet in the business world

1. Introduction
The job market is not the same and we realize that the changes are great and that it’s fantastic
the way we work and create jobs. Talking about internet in today's business world means that
employees can be actively in their tasks at hand while waiting for an email response to an important
question or something like that.
The Internet has revolutionized the way the world does business on both a local and global
level. From recruiting employees to gathering data on the competition, the ways businesses utilize the
Internet are numerous, as are the benefits of the Internet to the business community. Nowadays the
internet is an important tool to help people find new jobs and new opportunities for work today.
Libraries have been transformed by the Internet explosion, with much of their collections being
converted to electronic records, which are made available to patrons through the Internet. In addition
to accessing library records online, businesses access breaking news and stock exchange information in
real time via the Internet.
Jobs and Telework
Web designers, web developers, photographers, vídeo and audio producers, writers, computer
technicians, security specialists, producers of various types of contentes are jobs who needs internet
more than any other kind of technology. The labor market distance is old, but he was limited to a few
cases and was hampered by communication and information exchange. Today increasingly talking about
Home Office and other forms of telework.
Social Networks
The importance of the internet in the labor market is also based on the possibility to exchange
professional experiences in various fields. Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Tumblr, Instagram, Blog, forums
and and communities specific to various professions are an exemple of social networks used by
everyone who can access to the internet. Some businesses use Internet advertising to supplement
newspaper and radio advertising, or in store promotions, especially when targeting younger potential
customers.
Global Comunication
While the first computers have been blamed for decreased activity and social interaction, the
Internet has been credited with providing a window into the global world. It allows anyone with a
computer to think globally and has allowed the business world. 100 years ago it might have taken over a
month to get a letter to a friend in another country, but today is as easy as a mouse click, and much
cheaper too. Everyone can communicate with another person through text messages, emails, and even
live video. For business, this means higher efficiency and quicker processing of sales. Although
telephone communication is far from dead, much business communication takes place through email.
Companies use email to communicate with the public and to transmit messages within the company.
Additionally, real-time communication have become increasingly important in the day-to-day workings
of business in the 21st century.

2. Where Internet is used?
Internet is a massive network of computers from around the world, all connected by the cable
and satellite. It's commonly known as the World Wide Web (www) and it's now widely used through
schools and homes. We can get information from the internet rather and faster than going to the library
and buy books in the bookshops.
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