1 job hunting for older adults
DESCRIPTION
Helping older adults learn and exploit the online job market.TRANSCRIPT
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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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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.