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On-line Job Hunting for Older Adults Overview

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Helping older adults learn and exploit the online job market.

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On-line Job Hunting for Older AdultsOverview

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Remember when you could find a job using the classifieds?

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Things have changed. Now the job market is online.

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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

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How are people finding jobs?

36% over the internet

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Job Boards

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Corporate Websites

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LinkedIn

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Facebook

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Twitter

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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

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Sample Facebook Profile

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Sample LinkedInProfile

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Sample Twitter Profile

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Referrals

Start with people you know:● Colleagues and former colleagues● Neighbors and relatives● Friends of friends (be targeted)● Join groups: industry, community, alumni

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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.