Nikki Sunstrum is the Director of Social Media at the University of Michigan. She discusses the importance of social media for professionals and students. While growing up with social media does not make one an expert, social media has become an essential part of everyday communication. Millennials are the largest generation and will soon dominate the workforce. Snapchat and Instagram are growing rapidly among students. Social media presence matters for both personal branding and employment prospects. Professionals must manage their online identities carefully.