Advanced Twitter for Job Seeking

Introduction Why Twitter? –Thousands of jobs posted there daily –Job seekers don’t have to register or post a resume first –Good venue for casual, informal networking –Great way to show your ongoing interest in and knowledge about professional trends -Offers immediate access to important people in your field

Introduction Why Twitter? According to 2012 Jobvite Social Recruiting Survey, Twitter is one of the top 3 social networks that recruiters use to find candidates.

Module #1: Looking for Jobs on Twitter

Searching for Jobs Popular hashtags for job-related tweets: –#job –#jobs –#career –#careers

Searching for Jobs

Search by field of interest: –#clerical –#construction –#healthcare –#insurance –#IT –#librarian –#marketing –#sales –See link for more:

Searching for Jobs Tip: Double up on hashtags to narrow down search results –#job #healthcare –#jobs #clerical –#career #engineering –#careers #IT

Searching for Jobs

Potential problem: –Job postings are from every geographic location. What if job seeker doesn’t want to move?

Searching for Jobs Solution: –Use Twitter’s advanced search engine –Searches can be narrowed by zip code (and nearby range)

Searching for Jobs

Module #2: Other Websites and Tools for Job Seeking

TweetMyJobs.com

TweetMyjobs.com

TweetMyJobs.com

TwitJobSearch.com

Tweetbeep.com

TweetDeck.com or Hootsuite.com

Module #3 Smartphone Apps for Job Seekers

Smartphone Apps Smartphone apps that you can use to find jobs on Twitter: –Jobtweet’s Jobsearch –Twittcareers –Twitter Job Search –Twitter’s app

Jobtweet’s Jobsearch Jobtweet’s Jobsearch:

Jobtweet’s Jobsearch Jobtweet’s Jobsearch: –Search in English, German, French or Russian –Job seekers can search for jobs –Employers can search for candidates

Jobtweet’s Jobsearch Jobtweet’s Jobsearch: –What results look like for job search Ex: “librarian”

Jobtweet’s Jobsearch Jobtweet’s Jobsearch: –Saves your search history

TwittCareers TwittCareers:

TwittCareers TwittCareers: –Upon launch, displays jobs most recently posted to Twitter

TwittCareers TwittCareers: –Can search in English, French and Spanish

TwittCareers TwittCareers: –Example search: “Librarian”

TwittCareers TwittCareers: –Can jobs to self (have to click link in tweet)

Twitter Job Search Twitter Job Search:

Twitter Job Search Twitter Job Search: – Allows you to search for jobs by keyword or location

Twitter Job Search Twitter Job Search:

Twitter Twitter’s app:

Module #4 Building Your Brand on Twitter

Tip #1: Plan Ahead Twitter is public. Twitter is archived by the Library of Congress and other sites like Snapbird.org Come up with a game plan for using your account: –How do you want to portray yourself? –What do you want to tweet about? –What professional topics do you want to have public conversations about?

Tip #2: Create a Professional Profile What can you do to create a professional looking profile? –Use your real name

Tip #2: Create a Professional Profile What can you do to create a professional looking profile? –Pick a username that reflects you

Tip #2: Create a Professional Prpfile

Tip #2: Create a Professional Profile

Use a professional photo

Tip #2: Create a Professional Profile Draft a professional biography, say that you’re looking for work, link to your resume

Tip #2: Create a Professional Profile When adding header images, make sure you can still read your biography.

Tip #2: Create a Professional Profile

Module #5 Strategic Tweeting

Strategic Tweeting Reminder: Think strategically about how you want to portray yourself online.

Tip #3: Strategic Tweeting

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Strategic Tweeting 1.Tweet “like an expert” –Share links and info that is relevant to your profession –Tweet current articles and issues, add your thoughts –RT other people, add your thoughts –Converse with people in your field –Share your professional accomplishments

Strategic Tweeting 2.Post regularly 3. Criticism of things is okay, so long as it’s constructive 4.If you mix personal tweets in, be aware that seemingly mundane tweets can go viral…

Strategic Tweeting 5. Use screennames when referencing someone else

Strategic Tweeting 6.Don’t use “text speak” (over-abbreviating, ignoring punctuation). 7.Connect with new colleagues by using and following #hashtags relevant to your profession. Common examples: –Conferences –Professional chats 8.Participate in #HireFriday -Find job postings, announce that you’re looking for work

Module #6 Building and Using Professional Networks on Twitter

Tip #1: Build Your Network Jump start your network by following: –Current and former co-workers –Colleagues in your field –Professors –Industry leaders and experts –Professional organizations –Recruiters –Companies that you’d like to work for

Tip #1: Build Your Network Use Twitter to discover events and meet more people!

Tip #1: Build Your Network Use events to connect with colleagues in your field: -Brooke tweeted a factoid from a conference session -A colleague she didn’t know asked for more info, which she provided, and the colleague thanked her. -These conversations happen all the time on Twitter!

Tip #2: Use Your Network Engage with your network: –Ask others for help with your job search

Tip #2: Use Your Network An example of someone who asked for help with a job search: -He got multiple responses and RTs -Twitter marked it as a “Top Tweet”

Tip #2: Use Your Network Engage with your network: –Have conversations –If someone asks you for advice, respond. –Offer help to those requesting it

Conclusion Questions?