For many adults, Facebook is a way to connect with friends, old and new — find out what they’re doing, who they are with or where they are going. Although it is the most used social network today by all ages, the most active users are Generation Y – ages 18 to 29 years old, who have an average of 700 friends. Their networks continue to expand as they add co-workers, friends of friends, and anyone else they may know. But what is the significance of any of this when it comes to recruiting and hiring? Facebook is an inadvertent business network for Gen Y. So how can you take advantage of this on your quest for great employees?

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