twitter for job search

Today it’s not just who you know, but who knows you

Not only submitting resumes to HR, but submitting “you” out to the world

Increasing the visibility of YOUBuilding relationships like never

before

You are searchableProfessional profiles in all

mediaSocial media Golden Rule

Last month, 340,000 jobs were posted on Twitter

Over 100 million usersAnother tool in the tool box

Tweet- your message, up to 140 characters

RT- Re-Tweet- send out someone else’s message

#FF- Follow Friday- tell people to follow other people

DM- Direct message@- indicates someone’s screen

name, such as @MicheleRempel

1. Build your bio2. Follow and be followed3. Tweet what you need, who you

are, make connections4. Actively search for what you need

Include a thought-out bio you only have 160 characters

Post a good photo Put your Twitter account on your

LinkedIn profile

Bio

How do I get followers? Follow people! www.wefollow.com or www.twellow.com

(to name a couple) Follow:▪ Companies you’d like to work for▪ Recruiters▪ Job listing accounts (more on that later)

What do I tweet? Tell people you’re looking for work Find quotes or sayings that people

will want to RT (retweet), or write your own

Tell people where you’re volunteering, what you’re doing

What do I tweet? Ask to connect on LinkedIn Ask people to follow your favorite

followers▪ “#follow @michelerempel

@fredmcmurray @boehler55 @heidifeemster”- pay it forward

TwitJobSearch.com Job Deck on TweetDeck

A free application

Look for accounts that post jobs and follow them @jobschicago @chicagojobs @consultjob▪ To name a few

Look for recruiters and follow them Look for Lists of job accounts

Job posting

Recruiter

@MicheleRempelf

Increase your visibilityShow others what you’re all about-

your skills, abilities, humor, personality, the total package

Help others achieve their goals