Post on 17-Dec-2015
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
Searching for Jobs
Popular hashtags for job-related tweets:
– #job– #jobs– #career– #careers
Searching for Jobs
Searching for Jobs
Search by field of interest:
– #clerical– #construction– #healthcare– #insurance– #IT– #librarian– #marketing– #sales
– See link for more: http://goo.gl/SBHqV
Searching for Jobs
Tip: Double up on hashtags to narrow down search results
– #job #healthcare– #jobs #clerical– #career #engineering– #careers #IT
Searching for Jobs
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
http://search.twitter.com
– Searches can be narrowed by zip code (and nearby range)
Searching for Jobs
Searching for Jobs
Searching for Jobs
Searching for Jobs
Searching for Jobs
Searching for Jobs
Searching for Jobs
Searching for Jobs
Searching for Jobs
Module #2: Other Websites and Tools for Job Seeking
TweetMyJobs.com
TweetMyJobs.com
TweetMyJobs.com
TweetMyJobs.com
TweetMyJobs.com
TweetMyjobs.com
TweetMyJobs.com
TweetMyJobs.com
TwitJobSearch.com
TwitJobSearch.com
TwitJobSearch.com
Tweetbeep.com
TweetDeck.com or Hootsuite.com
Module #3Smartphone 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 email 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’s app:
Module #4Building Your Brand on
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
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
Tip #2: Create a Professional Profile
Tip #2: Create a Professional Profile
Module #5Strategic Tweeting
Strategic Tweeting
Reminder: Think strategically about how you want to portray yourself online.
Tip #3: Strategic Tweeting
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 #6Building 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?