20+ Ways to Find a Job Using Twitter!
Having trouble finding a job these days? Join the club. However, more and more people are realizing the value of Twitter. It’s no longer just about 140 word character blurbs. In fact, Twitter may help you get a job. Here are some tips on how:
5 Things to Consider When Finding a Job on Twitter
- Revamp the Profile Appearance- If you still operate off of the original template that Twitter started you out with, shame on you! You’ll never attract any attention to yourself that way! There are some great (and free) backgrounds that you can find here.
- Join the Conversations- Twitter is all about tweeting your message to others, having them (hopefully) tweet back and then sharing that message with others. You should be constantly engaging yourself with others. The more you network and build up your online presence/reputation, the more people will notice you.
- Using the Search Option- Twitter has it’s own search option where you can type in key words for what you’re looking for. However, there is also something really cool called TwitterJobSearch, which is a search engine for twitter that was designed specifically for those out there who are seeking jobs. Try it out and see how it goes! Tweetmyjobs is also useful.
- Be Wary of Who You Follow- These days, most companies are jumping on the Twitter bandwagon. If you’re interested in applying or have recently applied for a position with a particular company, don’t be afraid to follow them or to even send them a useful message on Twitter. Also keep in mind that if you follow them, you’re probably going to want to hold off on the Tweets about when you last ate, brushed your teeth, etc…Also, you’ll want to follow people who you think will be most likely to follow you back, because let’s face it- no one thinks much of the person who is following 15,000 people but only has 3 following them back!
- Use the Hashtags (#) & Make Your Message Count! There are a ton of job recruiters on Twitter nowadays. Don’t be afraid to use your hashtags and represent your availability clearly when you tweet!
People You Should Be Following for Job-Related Stuff
- @microjobs
- @FindWorkSoon
- @mediabistrojobs
- @jobshouts
- @jacobshare
- @uvaucs
- @attjobs
- @MTVNetworksJobs
- @juicyjobs
- @SocialMediaJob
- @Web_Design_Jobs
For a more complete list of twitter jobs, Sarah Evans over at Mashable has a very nice list broken down into various categories. To see the list, click here 
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Conversations on Twitter are the best to start. Once you get to know someone a little bit, it makes the next step so much easier.
I think Twitter is a great door opener, but following through with emails and calls are very important too. Employers want to know that you are willing to go the extra mile.