Open AccessMore than memes: Embracing social media for 21st century supported employment
Author(s) -
R B Kimmel
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of vocational rehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.45
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1878-6316
pISSN - 1052-2263
DOI - 10.3233/jvr-211139
Subject(s) - social media , public relations , context (archaeology) , best practice , sociology , business , political science , world wide web , computer science , paleontology , law , biology
BACKGROUND: Employment specialists assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining employment, but the majority of practitioners only utilize techniques, tools, and avenues established in specific research domains from over 20 years ago. New technologies, such as social media, are powerful tools employment specialists can utilize to assist individuals with disabilities seeking employment. OBJECTIVE: This article provides context for why including social media into practice is important, what social media is, opportunities it can provide, and what social media platforms are best for employment specialists to use. This article explores how employment specialists can use Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to find new opportunities, expand professional networks, and incorporate social media use into standard practices. CONCLUSION: Social media is a powerful tool used extensively in talent recruitment. Supported employment professionals can use the identified strategies to help individuals with disabilities access employment opportunities in an increasingly digital world.