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

LinkedIn

Facebook

Twitter

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.