| In the new world of technology, it's very common | | | | on their pages (ie. LinkedIn's recommendation |
| for job seekers to work via the Internet to find their | | | | system), Baby Boomers may find that the jobs their |
| employment. This is mainly because many employers | | | | looking for may show up at their doorstep. |
| have moved their application processes to the | | | | There are Even Sites for Higher-Level Professionals |
| Internet - as well as their headhunters. In other | | | | For those who feel that social networking may not |
| words, if you want to find employment, your best | | | | help them acquire the high-level employment |
| bet is to do it online. | | | | opportunities they're looking for, there are options in |
| This is just as true for Baby Boomers as it is the | | | | this realm. For instance, ExecuNet is a website that |
| younger generation, which is why some Baby | | | | was created for leaders in the workplace (directors, |
| Boomers are considering popular avenues to get their | | | | VPs, CEOs). Members who join are able to connect |
| names out there, including social networking sites. If | | | | with other members looking for employment through |
| you have been thinking about social networking as an | | | | forums. They are also able to connect with recruiters |
| avenue for job seeking, consider a few benefits of | | | | looking for talented candidates. The site also offers |
| doing so. | | | | business and career advice, and only helps promote |
| Recruiters Often Visit Social Networking Sites First | | | | positions paying $150K or higher. |
| As mentioned previously, the new age of technology | | | | The Financial Executives Network Group (FENG) is |
| has brought about a lot of changes in regards to job | | | | another site geared toward recruiting high-level |
| searches. As a result, many companies are taking | | | | professionals, mostly at the CEO or CFO level in the |
| advantage of modern-day technologies to recruit and | | | | financial industries. Those who join as members |
| accept applications from candidates. Because social | | | | (membership is free) are allowed to communicate |
| networking sites like Facebook and LinkedIn have | | | | with each other on financial job leads. |
| been created for the purpose of connecting with | | | | Just Be Careful |
| individuals and businesses, many headhunters and | | | | While social networking is an incredible vehicle for |
| recruiters are taking advantage of these avenues to | | | | finding great job opportunities, putting your personal |
| quickly review candidates' qualifications with the | | | | information on the Internet has inherent dangers. One |
| hopes of finding that needle in the haystack. | | | | is that you never know what predators are viewing |
| It's for this reason that experts suggest that Baby | | | | your personal details. Another is that your information |
| Boomers also take advantage of social networking. | | | | may stay out in cyberspace longer than you would |
| With job losses on the rise, there isn't much out | | | | like. So as you post your details, choose your |
| there, which means all candidates can use any edge | | | | information carefully. Also, be aware that first |
| they can get their hands on. Because social | | | | impressions mean everything, so be careful what |
| networking allows individuals to showcase their | | | | details about your life you share. |
| experience and even garner recommendations right | | | | |