With over 50 face negative about their abilities that would sometimes appear to her less than ideal assumptions of potential employees. These assumptions can be used be to find a job more difficult. Fortunately, the assumptions may be wrong - SI older job seekers have the appropriate action.
Stereotypes
A study published in 2012 showed that employers concerns about older workers:
- Less motivated than younger workers.
- Less willing to participate in the training of young workers.
- More resistant to change than younger workers.
While research has also shown that these assumptions were generally poor, employers are likely still to make these false assumptions. So, point to that these assumptions are not for you.
LinkedIn helps in the fight against stereotypes
Beginning of 2014, the Institute of MIT Professor Ofer Sharone for career transitions studied job seekers over the age of 50 who had been unemployed for more than six months, technically as "long-term unemployed," un known. Status currently applies to 3 million Americans That is what the study shows teachers Sharone:
"Our data show that long-term unemployment, especially over fifty are, as a rule well with the SAVE technology, when it comes to navigating social media and social networks. Unfortunately, we also know that employers are increasingly these technologies, such as LinkedIn, setting ".
Abuse (as if it Facebook), LinkedIn can cause damage. But not really participate LinkedIn is a big mistake.
Three main types of harm that results from the lack of participation from LinkedIn:
1 missed opportunities. Primary source of income is the service LinkedIn LinkedIn Recruiter. Recruiters buy these special services and access to comprehensive public profiles still generates more than half of LinkedIn substantial income!
2 damaged., When most employers submitted (80% or more in some studies) used a search engine to confirm or continue the job on a job application, a job seeker who is not a full profile credibility not LinkedIn loses credibility.
. 3 incomprehension absent a lack of understanding of networking online marketing and communication, which seems proven in most corporate network, which are - very important for most businesses, but profit organizations and governments today.
A good solid profile - - if you can not find on LinkedIn with "outdated" on the front that he does not understand how to show successfully operate in today's business world. "
Prove that you are up-to-date
Prove that you learn new things and do not resist change. These assumptions are false, and the chances are that you are found to increase.
1 Create a "complete" profile on LinkedIn (with picture).
Start with your resume and build from there to your LinkedIn profile is complete. Highlight your achievements and your skills, experience and education. And do not forget your photo ID! Without this photo, your profile will be ignored, and people who know that you do not recognize.
2 Expand the list of connections.
You want at least 100 connections and connections are better. Find current and former colleagues and classmates, friends and neighbors, customers and suppliers and other people you know. People you "know" in LinkedIn groups, good people seem to be, add a connection. The more connections you have, the more visible on LinkedIn.
3 Participate suitable to LinkedIn groups, their profession and location.
This is where the real power happens. There are over 2 million groups on LinkedIn and LinkedIn members include 50 of them. Enjoy it! For example, if you are a nurse, check LinkedIn groups for nurses, health professionals, for people who work in the emergency room (or whatever may be your specialty), relevant network of nurses in your city or condition and another for you and its working groups information. Share., The latest news is in their profession with the group And read the interesting discussions of other group members to comment properly (imagine that her new boss is everything you contribute to reading) - learn, share, and meet new people. The groups are easy to install and easy to break.
Bottom Line
Most importantly, a member of LinkedIn shows that you are not an "old Fogie" (whatever that is), while the visible recruiter million. This does not mean spending hours a day on the site LinkedIn, but it means spending at least half an hour per week. You can, and pay,
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