This article was originally published by Morning FUTURE here.

In the era of information overload, black mirrors as extensions of our identities and personal data as the new oil – to quote the popular adage favoured by the Anglo-American entrepreneur and writer Andrew Keen – it was inevitable that the labour market would also be impacted by the ‘always on’ syndrome and by social networks. It’s a continually developing revolution, bringing with it new skills and expertise. But at the same time, it requires a greater understanding of the limits and opportunities that the web offers to both job seekers and to those who are looking to hire.

Adecco Italy’s 2019 Work Trends Study, compiled in collaboration with the Università Cattolica in Milan and presented during a Wired Trends 2020 event, provides a fascinating snapshot of the changes taking place. It reveals how the web and social media are playing an increasingly important role both in the search for a job and for candidates and how this is inextricably linked to creating an effective, consistent online reputation.

This article was originally published by Morning FUTURE here.

In the era of information overload, black mirrors as extensions of our identities and personal data as the new oil – to quote the popular adage favoured by the Anglo-American entrepreneur and writer Andrew Keen – it was inevitable that the labour market would also be impacted by the ‘always on’ syndrome and by social networks. It’s a continually developing revolution, bringing with it new skills and expertise. But at the same time, it requires a greater understanding of the limits and opportunities that the web offers to both job seekers and to those who are looking to hire.

Adecco Italy’s 2019 Work Trends Study, compiled in collaboration with the Università Cattolica in Milan and presented during a Wired Trends 2020 event, provides a fascinating snapshot of the changes taking place. It reveals how the web and social media are playing an increasingly important role both in the search for a job and for candidates and how this is inextricably linked to creating an effective, consistent online reputation.