The job search has definitely changed drastically over the past few years. Gone are the days when you'd open the Sunday paper, find a job you like, mail in your resume, get an interview, and land the job! For folks that find themselves laid off after 20+ years with the same company, launching a job search today can feel scary and overwhelming.
Today the use of social media and applying online is an integral part of the job search. Stories of identity theft and the desire to maintain privacy can be very unsettling for some job-seekers. There are some privacy settings you can manage on social media. Facebook allows you some control over who sees what and you can decide who you accept as a "Friend." Be sure to check your privacy settings.
Since over 90% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find candidates, it's imperative to have a LinkedIn profile. If you're not on LinkedIn, it's like you don't exist to recruiters and hiring managers. To help alleviate some of the fear, know that you do have the option of who you accept invitations to connect from.
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