Facebook’s not just for young job-seekers anymore
January 22, 2009 by Sam NarisiPosted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting
Social networking sites like Facebook are still mostly thought of as toys for the younger generation. But HR pros using the site to recruit employees will find a lot more than just college students and recent graduates.
The fastest growing population on Facebook: professional adults, according to O’Reilly Media.
Since September 2008, the number of Facebook users between the ages of 35 and 44 went up by 51%. Users age 45-54 increased by 47%, and by 26% for those 26-34.
Many of those users are logging on specifically for job-seeking purposes. As the site begins to attract huge numbers of people from all generations, it could be a great resource for HR and recruiting pros.
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