Abstract
The modern world is going through a digital revolution, and social networks are an important part of this process. They become an important tool for communication, information exchange and joint learning. Studying the issue of professional socialization of future economists by means of social networks is relevant and important for adapting education to the needs of the modern world and training competitive specialists. The purpose of the study is to establish the extent of social networks contributing to socialization and cooperation between students, teachers and specialists in the field of economics. Methods. The analytical method and generalization are used an article. Results. As a result of the research, it has been possible to consider and highlight the key aspects of this topic. It has been discovered how social networks influence the process of future economists’ professional socialization, as well as the opportunities which they provide for communication and information exchange in this area. As a result of the study, it has been also found that social networks facilitate cooperation between students, teachers and in-service specialists in the field of economics. The methods and tools which are used in social networks for future economists’ professional socialization are highlighted in the article. It has been also studied how the use of social networks affects the professional development of students of economic specialties. The advantages and disadvantages of using social networks in the professional socialization of future economists are analysed in the article. As part of the research, a survey of economics students has been also conducted regarding the benefits of using social networks and modern technologies in the process of professional adaptation. Conclusions. As a result of the survey, it was found that modern information technologies and social networks play an important role in the professional socialization of economics students. However, the degree of their use and benefit from them may vary depending on the individual views and needs of each individual student. The results of the research can be used to improve teaching methods and create a favourable environment for professional socialization of students. The authors make a conclusion that social networks play a significant role in the professional socialization of future economists, but their use requires careful planning and attention to possible limitations and risks. The final line of the article is that future researchers should pay attention to studying how social networks are used in different sectors of the economy, including business, finance, marketing, analytics, and their differences
Keywords
communication; future specialists; information exchange; students; technologies
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