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Digital Competence of 45+ People in the Process of Job Search
Digital Competence of 45+ People in the Process of Job Search

Author(s): Alina Marchlewska, Piotr Goetzen, Grzegorz Sowa
Subject(s): Media studies, Labor relations, Gerontology, Human Resources in Economy, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Społeczna Akademia Nauk
Keywords: CT- information and communication technologies; social media; social networking; unemployment; digital divide; digital competence

Summary/Abstract: The rapid development of modern technologies and the Internet are the main reasons why that more and more institutions offer their services through the network. Access to the Internet and the use of modern technology moves into economic development and quality of life of society. In many industries having the IT competences is a prerequisite for getting a job. ICT technologies available (including social media and social networks) can and should be used also in the process of obtaining work. This article presents assess the use of web technologies in Poland for professional activation of Poles especially after 45 years of age.

  • Issue Year: 16/2015
  • Issue No: 6.2
  • Page Range: 137-150
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: English