According to the new Pew Internet survey, it has been found that almost two-thirds of adults use social media sites. While this might be an obvious statistics looking at the way job hunting has evolved over the last few years, it might be a barrier for people who are older than 50 years of age.
One of the many reasons why employers are reluctant to hire seniors for any job position is because of their apparent lack of understanding of technology.
Here are a few tips which will help you not only get on the social media bandwagon but also improve your chances of getting a job:
Tip #1: LinkedIn Membership
According to experts, this is one of the most popular tools that are used by companies to look for prospective employees. So, if you want to thrive in a market where finding a job is tough, using a social media site such as LinkedIn ensures that you will be found by several companies. Make sure you connect with people every day.
Tip #2: Use the SimplyHired “Who do I know?” tool
SimplyHired is a search engine that allows you to look for current vacant positions in various fields but there’s another way by which you can use this tool far more effectively. If you use the “Who Do I Know” tool, you’ll find that it will throw up data when connected with your Facebook and LinkedIn accounts showing you which Contacts that you have work for that company in the present or have done so in the past.
Tip #3: Open a Twitter and Facebook account
Not only can you follow several companies and other people’s tweets but you can also participate in online job chats as well. The informality and ease of use makes Twitter an excellent site to look for jobs. When it comes to Facebook, highlighting your work experience as well as your academic qualification can also ensure that you get a lot of assistance from your ‘network’ in finding a job according to your skills.
