Comments on: Social networks help people to get jobs: employer survey

By: Ross Dawson

Ross Dawson — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:10:05 +0000

Paul, yes let’s speak soon.
Yes Mat, absolutely, generational change certainly is inevitable, and in this case the extent to which the environment they have grown up in is different really does give them a distinct outlook that will not degenerate back as they grow older. I’ve seen the way organizations and executive attitudes have changed over the last decades, and look forward to more change :-)

By: Mat Rudisill

Mat Rudisill — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:17:32 +0000

Ross is right with the “no-brainer” comment. Recruiters are tasked with finding best-fit talent and social networks provide the information recruiters need to increase their chances that a potential candidate will excel, not simply succeeding in specific requirements/duties but also thriving in a company’s culture, team dynamic and departmental work style.
Unlike previous generations, GenY is completely comfortable broadcasting their lives. Maybe it’s youthful vitality mixed with ignorance of the “real world” but, the fact is, they are not likely to change just because “boomers”question the validity of our new communication styles. Yes, I expect the MySpace Generation to start using some commonsense and increased discretion as they move through their twenties but social broadcasting is to ingrained in the fabric of our generation to go away.
We are encouraging job seekers to privatize their Myspace/ Facebook profiles and promote their work persona with tools like a digital Live Resumes on professional networks and social recruiting sites like Zumeo.com.
GenY is a great group, technologically talented, independent minded and fun. With baby boomers retiring and at three times the size of GenX, they truly are the future face of all organizations.

By: Paul McKeon

Paul McKeon — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:12:30 +0000

Good point Ross. Like they say, lies, damn lies and statistics :-) Will be interested to read the results of the roundtable with IBM — we’re doing something similar with our clients.

By: Paul McKeon

Paul McKeon — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:11:00 +0000

Good point Ross. Like they say, lies, damn lies and statistics :-) Will be interested to read the results of the roundtable with IBM — we’re doing something similar with our clients.