Why, Because That's GenY (Score 1)

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.