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![Screen Shot 2015-12-02 at 6.11.02 PM](https://img.money.com/2015/12/screen-shot-2015-12-02-at-6-11-02-pm.png)

Older workers can learn a lot from millennials. Financial expert [Kerry Hannon](http://kerryhannon.com/) weighs in on what you can and should learn from younger coworkers.

**Use social media to show who you are:** Having a Facebook page will allow you to establish yourself both personally and professionally.

**Keep up with social media:** Businesses want to see that you are social-media savvy. Ask one of your millennial coworkers to introduce you to the world of social media.

**Use Twitter to connect with experts in your field:** Twitter makes it easy to connect with experts in your field. Take advantage of your connections by re-tweeting and commenting on their tweets.

**Share relevant articles and news on twitter:** Stand out and build a following by sharing current information that pertains to your field.

**Find job opportunities on Twitter:** Opportunities may arise as a result of keeping up with companies and current events in your industry.

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