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Job-Search Strategies for Today’s Jobseekers Are you looking for new ways to get noticed, connected or just getting your resume out there. If you aren't using Twitter, it is time you take a look at all the benefits they can add to your job-search. There are plenty of potential employers and recruiters on twitter that are hiring...you just need to let them know that you are available.Teena Rose, Highly Endorsed Job-Search Expert Resume to Referral

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  • 1. Twitter: Leveraging Job-Search 2.0Tools Job-Search Strategies for Todays Jobseekers Teena Rose, Highly Endorsed Job-Search Expert Resume to Referral (937) 325-2149 * [email protected] Linkedin.com/in/teenarose Copyright 2012, All Rights Reserved, Teena Rose, Resume to Referral Twitter holds the copyright and/or trademark to logos and content shown throughout the graphics in this presentation
  • 2. Im Available HIRE ME Are you looking for new ways to get noticed, connected or just getting your resume out there. If you aren't using Twitter, it is time you take a look at all the benefits they can add to your jobsearch. There are plenty of potential employers and recruiters on twitter that are hiring...you just need to let them know that you are available. You can add a "Hire Me" on your Twitter profile picture by using Twibbon. Twitter: Leveraging Job-Search 2.0 Tools
  • 3. One Golden Rule & Professionalism Having a Twitter account also means that you need to maintain professionalism....this holds true for all online tools. Employers are keeping track on employees and applicants through social media. Do not tweet how much you hate your boss, company co-worker or that you are going to quit! It is totally natural to vent about your bad day at work, whether it was a co-worker or boss, or a customer or client....but it is NOT okay to tweet about it. The biggest reason is because even if you have a private profile, some friends that have a public account may RT (re-tweet) and the people you don't want seeing it will. Take note of the golden rule....even if your profile is private, some of your friends profiles are not....all it takes is one RT from a friend with a public profile to get you fired! You can block someone from reading your tweets.....but the same rule applies, if your bad tweets are RT, then you are in trouble. Even your profile is public and you block your boss, and think it's alright to talk bad about them, the company or anything else pertaining to work and you are safe....think again, because they can log out of their account and go directly to your profile and read away! They can view your tweets, who you are following, who's following you, favorite tweets, lists and your images that you post. Twitter: Leveraging Job-Search 2.0 Tools
  • 4. How to use Twitter as a Job Search Tool Use Twitter search - here you can look for jobs that are tweeted using keywords. Connect with companies and jobs that you are interested in. Talk about your skills, or information that is relevant to your field. You can share your resume on Twitter. There are many services that allow you to upload and tweet documents. TwitRes is one of these services, but the fascinating thing about this one is that you can track how many times your resume has been viewed. When posting your resume be sure not to share too much personal information such as house address, or phone number. I believe listing your social media sites Twitter: sufficient. and email as contact information isLeveraging Job-Search 2.0 Tools
  • 5. How to use Twitter As A Job Search Tool Continued Always send a follow-up with an email or phone call if needed. Make sure to use your real name or a professional name. Another way to market your profile is to utilize the background of your Twitter profile. Twitbacks has templates to help you achieve this. Use Tweet My Jobs to get new job openings or use NearbyTweets to look for openings in your area. Make a twitter list. (This is a way to organize the Twitter: Leveraging Job-Search people you are following on Twitter) 2.0 Tools
  • 6. Writing Your Bio Writing your bio can be tricky, especially since it can only be 160 character summary. Remember to Include keywords in your bio because Twitter acts as a searching tool. For instance, being a full time stay at home mom can be a big part of who you are, but if you are job-seeking, then keywords are going to be important for those recruiters and employers to be able to find you. Do not leave this bio empty or waste time adding quotes from Twitter: Leveraging Job-Search famous people. 2.0 Tools
  • 7. Suggested Twitter Profiles to Follow : @teenarose (Highly Endorsed, Highly Referred Resume Writer and Job-Search Strategist.) @SimplyHired (A vertical search engine company based in Silicon Valley with one of the largest job database.) @indeed (A search engine for jobs, allowing job seekers to find jobs posted on thousands of company career sites and job boards.) @jobsshouts (A job board built for employers, recruiters, and job seekers to find each other through social media avenues. Recruiters and employers can post basic free jobs at no cost.) @execjobs (Helping senior executives better utilize technology and social media to Twitter: their networks and grow Leveraging Job-Search 2.0 create more meaningful professional relationships.) Tools
  • 8. Build Your Twitter Profile Today! Twitter has many users, and with the help of friends, recruiters and family re-tweeting your tweets can cause your tweets to go viral and become visible. Remember though while it can be a good thing, it can also be a bad thing. Third party applications increase your job-search and can be a goldmine for jobseekers! Job-search 2.0 tools help you be proactive - rather than reactive - when it comes to your search. Teena Rose, ResumeToReferral.com Happy Tweeting & Good Luck In Your Job Search! Regards, Twitter: Leveraging Job-Search 2.0 Tools