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Using Twitter to Find a Job

How many times have you went to a site like CareerBuilder.com just to surf on out of there with frusteration about not being able to find a lagitamte offer. I know I'm not the only one that feels that way- I'm pretty sure... 

So how will Web 2.0 evolve to give us the best search results for what the consumer is really looking for? Twitter is just touching the surface! Twitter allows access to snippets of information from your dream employer. There are many intellegent people who, in the real world would charge you for the information, are just giving away job tips, information, and other networking goodies!

Where to Start

Follow the hashtag #tweetmyjobs or  simply go to the website to search particular job titles on Twitter. It's a wonderful tool that pulls tweets for months, but orders them in chronological order. I found that it's a great way to search across the net. There is no limit to where the job is posted so it's not through just one or two venues. 

Twitter Job Search is probably my favorite, though. It's free and simple. Just type in the potential job title and it pulls up hundreds! The disadvantage is that it's usually pretty repetitive.

Make sure your profile is job-friendly

You've probably heard this over and over- especially if you were a student when Facebook got big-- Make sure your profile is job-friendly. The last think you want is your potential employer or co-workers to see that wild night you don't remember from last week. Yes, even you look at those photos and cringe, what do you expect professionals to do?

So, even if I'm preaching to the choir- I've got to say it- keep your Twitter photo clean, and professional- it can still be fun!

Follow Them!

Start following the people and companies that you're interested in. Also, follow recruiters and other career coaches. You will come up with many inspiring career ideas, interview tips, and new places to look for jobs.

Here are some great Tweeps to follow from the wonderful writers from Mashable.com

 

By company

@attjobs – Jobs at AT&T
@mtvnetworksjobs - Jobs at MTV
@TRCareers – Jobs from Thomson Reuters

By field

@alldevjobs - Developer jobs
@ArtDirectorJobs – Art director jobs
@cwjobs - Copywriter jobs
@jobsinhiphop – Jobs in Hip-Hop
@journalism_jobs - Jobs in journalism
@juicyjobs – Green jobs
@libgig_jobs - Library Jobs

@mediabistrojobs - Media job listings from mediabistro.com
@medical_jobs - Medical jobs
@media_pros – Jobs for media professionals
@narmsjobs – Retail marketing jobs
@PRSAjobcenter – Jobs in public relations, communications and marketing
@reflectx - Physical Therapy jobs
@seojobs - SEO job listings
@socialmediajob - Jobs in social media

@travelmaxallied - Healthcare jobs
@travelnursejob - Jobs for traveling nurses

@usmusicjobs - US Music Jobs

@web_design_jobs - Web design and other graphics jobs


By job type

@findinternships – Internships and entry level jobs for college students
@freelance_jobs – Freelance jobs
@heatherhuhman – Entry level jobs and internships
@Project4Hire – Freelance and temporary jobs
@jewish_jobs - Jewish job listings

By region

@MyBristolJobs – Job listings from mybristoljobs.co.uk
@chicagowebjobs – Web-related jobs in Chicago
@ChicagoTechJobs – Technology jobs in the greater Chicago area
@ITJobsLondon – IT jobs in London
@ITJobsSydney – IT jobs in Sydney, Australia
@JobsBoston - Jobs in the greater Boston area
@jobshawaii – Jobs in Hawaii
@NewYorkTechJobs – Technology jobs in the greater New York area
@PDXJobs – Jobs in Portland, Oregon
@sdjobs - San Diego technology jobs

@sfmobilejobs – Mobile Web and Digital Media jobs in Silicon Valley
@mtltweetjobs - PR/marketing/social media/tech jobs in Montreal
@TopJobsInLondon - Top jobs in London, UK
@web20jobs - UK-based web 2.0 jobs


General

@JobAngels – Helping the unemployed find jobs
@indeed - One search. All jobs.

@jobshouts – General job postings
@simplyhired - Job search site

@StartUpHire – Jobs at VC backed companies
@twithire - Job board service 

 

@Microjobs

Started by well-known PR professional, Brian Solis@Microjobs was developed to bring together job seekers and recruiters through tweets.

How does it work?
Recruiters begin their tweets with @Microjobs, and then submit. The @Microjobs account automatically tweets out requests to its growing network of job seekers.

Other Tweeps- and Bios Via Mashable.com

 

Craig Fisher a.k.a. @Fishdogs - Craig is an IT and executive recruiter who co-founded A-List Solutions staffing firm. On Twitter he offers tweets on how to find a job in the web industry, hiring tips and tricks, along with professional career advice.

Jim Durbin a.k.a. @smheadhunter - A social media recruiter, Jim is active on the Twitter scene. His goal is to partner “social media gurus” with the right companies. Jim responds to followers’ questions, offers general recruiting advice and sends out “teaser” tweets for positions he thinks followers might be interested in.

Jennifer McClure a.k.a. @CincyRecruiter - Jennifer is an executive recruiter/coach. She often tweets out specific advice for job seekers, including words not to use on a resume. Jennifer is accessible to her followers and tweets about non-recruiting topics as well.

Laurie DesAutels a.k.a. @biotechjobs - Laurie recruits a specific niche, looking for senior level leaders in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry. Her tweet stream includes links to other job search resources and lots of Twitter information.

Christa Foley a.k.a. @electra - Christa is the recruiting manager and recruiter at Zappos.com. Christa gives followers an inside look into her career at Zappos. She tweets out examples of negative recruiting interactions with potential clients, outreach she does with high school and college students, and ultimately looks for potential Zappos candidates.

 

 

 


Posted 5-1-2009 6:14 AM by Jessica

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