Recruitment and Generation Y: Web 2.0 the way to go?

Technology is changing constantly and Web Technology is currently undergoing a move from version Web 1.0 to version Web 2.0. This change in technology opens up new opportunities for those companies recruiting generation Y employees. However, not much is known about jobseekers attitudes regarding the use of Web 2.0 technologies during the recruitment and selection process. This paper therefore investigates Web 2.0 in the recruitment process. It starts by exploring Web 2.0 and its tools. It then defines generation Y and delves into the potential use of Web 2.0 technology in the recruitment process. Next, it explores Web 2.0 use amongst generation Y and their views on Web 2.0 technology in the recruitment process. Based on these findings conclusions will be drawn with regards to the use of Web 2.0 technology in the recruitment and selection process of generation Y employees.