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What Older Workers Can Learn From Millennials

Published: Dec 03, 2015 2 min read

Older workers can learn a lot from millennials. Financial expert Kerry Hannon 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.