Complete Guide To Twitter For Lawyers And Law Job Seekers

Twitter has been used by Lawyers and legal professionals since its introduction for connecting with other like-minded professionals. However, job seekers are increasingly using the platform for connecting with and following firms and on the flip-side, recruiters are sourcing and screening candidates’ profiles.

In light of this, there are many things you can do to make yourself appear more employable to firms and recruiters on Twitter, and to seek out your perfect firm or role. This guide outlines the do’s and don’ts of Twitter for legal professionals...

Twitter for Lawyers and Law Job Seekers

Get Started on Twitter Setting up your profile

Avatar

Profile background

Header Image

Personal details and handle

Bio

Follow people

Promote yourself

Show passion and interest

Engage with peers, industry leaders & prospective employers

Twitter Lists

1. Setting up your profile

One of the first things you need to do is set up a

professional profile. If you are likely to be using Twitter

for personal use, it is recommended that a second

profile is set up for professional use (ideally under your

real name - not a pseudonym). Keep work and life

separate on Twitter where possible.

#Note: Check with current employers about their

social media policy if planning to Tweet about company

news/information

You can update your profile by clicking on the your

profile icon, next to the Tweet button.


2. Avatar

Use a professional looking avatar (profile image), do

not leave this out as many spammy/fake profiles

use the default ‘egg’ avatar. Be real.

3. Profile background

Change your profile background from the default background for the same reasons as above. Twitter gives

you several alternative options, or you can download a wallpaper from the internet. If you are creative, why

not make your own unique wallpaper?


4. Header Image

The header image is another image you will want to customise and is located behind your avatar/profile image. If you can get all 3 images to combine together well it shows creativity, attention to detail and professionalism.


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5. Personal details and handle

Click on the profile icon in the upper right hand corner of your screen and select Settings from the drop-

down menu. Under settings you will be able to edit your name, bio, profile image, header and more.


6. Bio

Utilise the full 160 characters for your bio if possible. Use keywords, explain who you are and why you are

worthy of note. You can include #hashtags for keywords and links to supporting content or profiles if you

wish.

If you mention you are employed by a legal firm you may wish to state something along the lines of

“Opinions are my own.”

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LinkedIn for Law Job Seekers7. Follow people

One of the best ways to build up your following is to follow other interesting Twitter users and industry

thought leaders and frequently “Favourite” and” Retweet” their tweets. You can get on their radar by Direct

Messaging them with intriguing messages and alerting them to content they may find interesting. The types

of Twitter users that you may wish to follow include: Lawyers & law professionals (examples)

Law firms & legal practices

Business providing legal professionals with various services and products

Law students

Law professors

Legal bloggers, industry experts and thought leaders

Legal societies

Legal Recruiters (why not start with EJ Legal!)

Work colleagues (although you may wish to be wary if you are actively searching for a job

and interacting with other firms and recruiters)


8. Promote yourself

If you have a blog or website, or publish articles anywhere, be sure to include your Twitter link or handle

so people can easily find and follow you.


9. Show passion and interest

Interviews are designed, among other things, to gauge how passionate you are about working for the

company and within the industry. Pre-emptively express this passion by sharing relevant news, and posting

information and articles within your feed. Giving your own views on stories and news helps demonstrate a

strong, knowledgeable personality and keeps you up to date with the latest progressions and stories in the

industry. This will also keep you informed for any topical interview questions that might come up.


10. Engage with peers, industry leaders & prospective employers

Retweet and reply to their posts if you have something interesting to say. Demonstrate expertise and get on

as many radars as possible, you never know what it could lead to. Engage with prominent legal groups such

as The Law Lounge and this may result in your tweets being retweeted by them to their large groups of

legal industry followers.

Follow us at www.twitter.com/ej_legal and let us help you find your next job.

11. Twitter Lists

Click on the profile icon drop down menu in the top right navigation bar or by going to your profile page and

clicking on Lists. Then Create list and enter the name of your list, a short description, and select if you want

the list to be private (only accessible to you) or public (anyone can subscribe to the list). Then Save list.


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