Twitter Your Way To Your Next Job

Twitter is such an interesting Social networking tool. Welcome to part 6 of my series on Social Media & Your Job Search. When I first heard about Twitter last year, I didn’t even entertain the thought of microblogging. I saw no value in Twitter whatsoever. For about 6 months or so I wouldn’t even discuss Twitter. It seemed like a waste of time and I don’t have much to waste. But then, I went on vacation last April and I decided to check it out.

My Twitter profile was born on my vacation last April and I have been playing in Twitter ever since. I am not a Twitter junkie, but I see value in developing a profile and connecting or following people. As a job seeker you have permission to insert yourself in conversations, the endless conversation of Twitter, by typing a question or comment and pressing “Enter. It is that simple. Why should you jump on the Twitter bandwagon as a job seeker?

1. There are lots of organizational leaders at various levels chatting on Twitter.

2. There are job opportunities posted on Twitter, all day, every day.

3. People chatting on Twitter are willing to answer questions. It is an open forum to meet and connect with people.

4. Twitter has helped to birth JobAngels which is a site that was developed to assist people in their job search.

5. Follow JobAngel and you will have access to a wide array of open positions across this country.

6. Twitter will help you connect to key leaders in organizations in a matter of moments rather than fighting with gatekeepers who are paid to keep you out.

7. Twitter is a way for you to develop your personal brand and become a resource for others.

Twitter more about giving than taking. It about connecting with people, and joining the ongoing dialog about whatever it is that you want to chat about. I don’t recommend that you live on Twitter as a job seeker. I do recommend that you use Twitter as a resource, a tool in your job search to connect you to people and organizations that you are interested in pursuing job opportunities.

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