1 Job Hunting For Older Adults
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On-line Job Hunting for Older AdultsOverview
Remember when you could find a job using the classifieds?
Things have changed. Now the job market is online.
Fears...
if not up-to-speed on the digital world● Feeling overwhelmed
(as if finding a job isn't hard enough)
● Rejection ● Needing help● Looking foolish
How are people finding jobs?
36% over the internet
Job Boards
Corporate Websites
How?
Social Media● Forge your digital identity● Take control of your information● Publish what you want contacts and
prospective employers to know● Reach out to new people
Sample Facebook Profile
Sample LinkedInProfile
Sample Twitter Profile
Referrals
Start with people you know:● Colleagues and former colleagues● Neighbors and relatives● Friends of friends (be targeted)● Join groups: industry, community, alumni
Research
● Look at business trends● Examine your industry● If you want to work for a particular
company, follow it in the news, from its website, and look for news about key managers.