Are you looking for a job? Have you tried Twitter? Thousands of jobs are being posted there each day! The first half of this presentation shows users how to find job postings on Twitter through their website, third-party websites and smartphone apps. The second half of the presentation offers tips for networking and professional branding with Twitter. (Best viewed with the slide notes. This presentation is also available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBVtyPWes-s)
Seminar "Critical engagement with Twitter and its potential use in teaching"
Christian Bokhove presented on the potential uses of Twitter in teaching. Some key points included:
1) Twitter can be used to support modules by sharing additional resources, discussions, and answering student questions with a hashtag.
2) It can enhance classroom sessions by allowing student questions and polls during class.
3) Twitter helps keep in touch with students, especially those not on campus, through regular interaction outside of scheduled meetings.
This document provides guidance on using Twitter effectively, including the basics of setting up a profile, using mentions, direct messages, hashtags, retweeting, building followers, monitoring conversations, and tools for Twitter engagement. Key recommendations include customizing the profile picture and background, engaging with others by mentioning and retweeting, using hashtags to tag tweets, following relevant users to gain followers, monitoring brand mentions, and responding to feedback.
Twitter is a microblogging platform that allows users to post short messages called tweets that are up to 140 characters in length. It has over 255 million monthly active users, including 80% of world leaders. The majority of tweets come from mobile devices. While Twitter is most popular among 18-29 year olds, usage does not differ based on education, ethnicity, or urban/suburban location. To be effective on Twitter, users must communicate concisely within the 140 character limit by being brief, punchy, and to the point. Gaining followers requires posting engaging content regularly through tweets, mentions, retweets, hashtags, and profile customization while avoiding excessive self-promotion.
Twitter For Your Job Search And Personal Brand 4 10[3]
The document provides an overview of how to use Twitter effectively for job searching and personal branding. It recommends starting by creating a profile with your real name and information, following relevant people and companies, and tweeting regularly about articles, events and questions. The document also warns against self-promotion, begging for followers, or insulting others on Twitter.
The document provides an overview of how to use Twitter effectively for job searching and personal branding. It recommends starting by setting up a profile with your real name and information, following relevant people and companies, and tweeting regularly about articles, events and questions. The document also warns against self-promotion, begging for followers, or insulting others on Twitter.
Social media is widely used by companies for recruiting. LinkedIn is the most commonly used platform. It is important to curate an online presence that presents yourself professionally. This includes having polished profiles on Facebook and LinkedIn, getting recommendations on LinkedIn, joining relevant groups, and using blogs and other platforms to showcase your skills and experience in an engaging way. Regularly maintaining and updating your online profiles is also important to ensure potential employers see an accurate representation of you.
This is a basic Twitter guide for ad agencies and news reporters. However, it provides a great introduction to Twitter and its capabilities. We've also provided some tips and links that will help you on your way!
Maximize Demosphere XVII - Twitter for Non-Profits
Maximize Demosphere XVII focused on Twitter for non-profits. Basic tips were discussed as were best practices - all focued on non-profit organizations.
The document provides an overview of Twitter and how to use it for job searching:
- Twitter allows users to post short messages called tweets that are limited to 140 characters. It can be used to network, find information, and for recruiting and business purposes.
- The document outlines how to set up a Twitter profile and account, including adding a profile photo and bio. It also explains how to find people and companies to follow for job searching.
- Key features like retweeting, hashtags, direct messages, and lists are described. Resources for finding recruiters and jobs on Twitter are provided.
This document provides guidance on using social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for heritage organizations. It discusses setting up pages and accounts, tasks to perform on each platform, and how to engage audiences. The key platforms discussed are Facebook for promoting your page, LinkedIn for professional networking, and Twitter for engaging and educating your audience through regular posting of content about your work. Guidelines are provided on basics like hashtags, who to follow, and how to build your audience over time.
Writing SEO Headlines considering Keyword Competition
Writing Across Platforms university communication writing course.
Teaches students keyword research for SEO, including what it is, what link building is, and why it matters. This lecture relates to two other lectures and with in class activities for students. See lecture "Writing for Search Engines: SEO, Google Trends, Adwords Keywords Tool" and "What is Keyword Research and SEO and why does it matter?" under my profile.
More on my blog: www.mattkushin.com
This document provides information on using Twitter for real estate agents. It covers what Twitter is, why agents should use it, how to get started, Twitter terminology, what types of content to tweet, how to find people to follow, tools for Twitter, and automation options. The key points are that Twitter allows short messages to connect a wide audience, it is beneficial for real estate agents to connect with clients and drive traffic, and content should include resources, collaboration, conversations and occasional promotions. Automation can help schedule tweets and connect blogs and feeds to Twitter.
A look into how social media can help advance higher education, learning, research and student engagement.
This presentation was given at Montana State University on April 9, 2015.
"Twitter Basics" - Brent Williams (Multifamily Insiders)- Apartment Internet ...
The document discusses how Twitter can be used for personal, professional, and company purposes. It provides tips on setting up a Twitter account, following relevant people, posting tweets, using hashtags, and searching Twitter. It also gives examples of how multifamily companies like Essex and UDR are using Twitter for community building and customer service.
This document provides an introduction to using Twitter for professional purposes such as networking and professional development. It explains basic Twitter terminology like tweets, hashtags, following others, and favorites. It encourages starting with a profile and following interesting people and organizations. The document also provides examples of hashtags to use and Twitter chats to join. Overall it presents Twitter as a way to make connections, access information, promote expertise, and build a personal learning network.
A short, simple how to presentation on how to launch a twitter account and use it to find jobs in your city. Originally presented in Montreal, Quebec at http://www.lapasserelle.ca.
The document provides an overview and introduction to social media platforms Facebook and Twitter. It discusses key features of each platform, including how to build a profile, engage with other users, and learn more. It also provides tips on using each platform effectively and strategies for gaining followers and increasing engagement.
The document summarizes the use of social media for project management and job searching. It provides tips for using LinkedIn groups, SlideShare, and Twitter for networking and sourcing candidates. Specific guidance is given for using hashtags, retweets and direct messages on Twitter to effectively search for jobs. LinkedIn updates and privacy settings for Facebook are also briefly addressed.
Have an opinion about who will win the Superbowl? Put it on Facebook! What’s for lunch? Instagram it! Social media touches every aspect of our lives today. Professionally, if LinkedIn is the only career social media tool you’re using, it’s time to reconsider! I’m a big fan of using Twitter to find your next job.
What is your personal and business social media strategy? Maximizing Social M...
All professionals must plan their social media strategy. If you are not an active participant or knowledgeable about the world of social media, how will you respond to needs, stay current, and brand yourself offline? Is this approach possible or effective? Are you aware of how or if your organization uses social media analytics? Innovative businesses are always looking for new ways to encourage loyalty, build relationships, and respond to customer needs. Social media analytics gives organizations a snapshot of these needs with insights gained from online conversations. New technology has the capacity to capture customer information with remarkable power to impact and drive revenue. Social Media Analytics uses social listening and predictive analytic techniques that help corporations manage the brand and reputation of products and services. This workshop will increase your knowledge and awareness of social media analytics and explore new and innovative social media strategies that impact professional and business productivity.
Learning Outcomes: This workshop will explore effective tools, for building, interpreting and using social media to increase professional and corporate effectiveness
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
a) Explore how social media helps corporation predict trends
b) Examine how information and data is analyzed
c) Identify which types of industries can benefit from social media analytics
d) Explore trends and innovation around social media for business outcomes and professional development
This document provides an overview of social media and recommendations for business use. It discusses the popularity of Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn in Ireland. Benefits of social media include being targeted, low cost, and allowing direct engagement. Content should be useful, shareable, and relevant. Examples are given for sourcing images and video. The document also provides tips on social media strategies for each channel, including engaging audiences, building fan bases, running competitions and ads.
The document summarizes a presentation on social media for business. It introduces the presenters and their strengths with different social media platforms. It then covers the key topics of what social media is, why companies should use it, how companies are already using platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and blogging. Specific guidance and examples are provided on setting up and managing profiles on these different channels.
Facebook has over 800 million active users, making it larger than the entire global population 200 years ago. If Facebook was a country, it would be the third largest in the world. Facebook is an effective marketing tool for both B2C and B2B companies, with over half of small businesses agreeing it benefits their business. LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network with over 120 million members. It allows users to connect with colleagues, find experts, and explore opportunities. YouTube is the world's largest video sharing site, with over 4 billion videos viewed daily and one hour of content uploaded every minute. Using YouTube for business through creating engaging, short videos and optimizing keywords can help show expertise and market products.
Social media is here to stay! It is no longer whether you use social media, but how well you are using it.
Whether you are a business or a job seeker, you need to know how and why you should be using social media to market your product and services, or skills and experiences to your target audience. With close to a 1000 social platforms, it is hard to decide which ones are best for you. This SlideShare will walk you through a variety of platforms and how they can help in your job search.
This document provides an overview of social media and Twitter best practices. It discusses how Twitter can be used as part of an overall marketing strategy and outlines steps for setting up a Twitter profile, finding people to follow, understanding Twitter lingo, following best practices, and interacting on Twitter. Key metrics mentioned include that Facebook has over 500 million users and YouTube is the second largest search engine.
Lots of information designed for salespeople to use twitter to build up their pipelines, enhance client relationships and find new people to network with. These slides are from a #socialselling presentation I did for EMC's DPAD sales team.
Social Media Workshop 3: Twitter A bird's eye view
The document summarizes the agenda and content of a social media workshop on Twitter. The workshop covers listening and monitoring tools for Twitter, how to generate greater impact with tweets, common Twitter etiquette and mistakes to avoid. It provides information on hashtags, mentions, retweets and direct messages. Various Twitter tools are demonstrated including lists, search and URL shorteners. Guidelines are given for increasing engagement, sharing valuable content, and protecting one's brand on Twitter.
5 Social Media Tips for Job Seekers & 5 Tips for Recruiters
At the March Project (Staffing Alliance of Virginia Employers) SAVE meeting, this presentations highlighted tips for job seekers and recruiters using social media.
RE:WORK IV: Social Media Tips for the Modern Work World
The document provides tips for using social media effectively in the modern job market. It notes that 92% of companies now use social media for recruiting and many dismiss candidates based on their online profiles. The quick-start action plan recommends creating a LinkedIn profile as a base, and also establishing a blog, Twitter, and Pinterest account to demonstrate expertise and increase findability. It emphasizes creating value by sharing unique perspectives online and building networks on social platforms.
Using YouTube, Pinterest, and Google+ for Job Search
This last presentation in our series on using social media for job search covers YouTube, Pinterest, and Google+. Find out how you can create and promote video resumes. Use Pinterest to build online portfolios. Try Google+ for networking with colleagues.
Presented by Jackie Buck and Brooke Roegge on July 17, 2012. View this webinar on YouTube at http://youtu.be/IHgvutM9t6c
Research has shown that Facebook has great potential for connecting job seekers with jobs, but using Facebook for job seeking can be very tricky. In this presentation, learn how you can prepare your Facebook profile for job hunting, engage your network in your job search, and put your best foot forward on Facebook at all times. Get tips on backfilling your Timeline with accomplishments or creating custom lists. Find out how apps like BranchOut can help recruiters find you and engage your network in your job search. Understand how Facebook redistributes your online activity to your friends and the larger web so you can put your best foot forward at all times.
This presentation is also available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWqxQqG3R2I
Emerging Social Media for Job Seekers: Trends and Apps
Social media is quickly becoming an integral part of the job search. One recent survey by Jobvite found that 89% of employers expect to use social media when recruiting candidates. So as a job seeker, how can you stay on top of things? This presentation discusses anticipated social media trends for 2012 and how job seekers can use the newest social media tools to brand themselves, network, get organized, and display online portfolios. Tools covered include Pinterest, Google+, Path, Spool, SpringPad and more!
Co-presented by Jackie Buck and Brooke Roegge at the Job Seeker Counselor Conference in Brainerd, MN on March 27, 2012.
This document discusses how social media can help with job searching. It describes social media as online technologies that allow people to share opinions and experiences. LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook are mentioned as platforms that can help people find jobs by allowing them to follow companies, connect with contacts, and showcase their professional experience and qualifications to potential employers. The document provides tips on using each platform effectively for job searching purposes, such as regular posting and engagement to build an online presence and network.
The document discusses how to share projects in CONTENTdm's Project Client across multiple computers. It involves setting up a shared network folder and creating a collection and shared project within CONTENTdm that resides in that folder. Other computers on the network can then import the shared project from that folder to collaborate on a collection without having to share the same computer.
Editing existing items in CONTENTdm's Project Client
This document provides instructions for editing existing items in the CONTENTdm digital collection management system. It outlines the steps to:
1) Open an existing collection and select items for editing.
2) Click a tab to begin editing selected items' metadata fields directly or by opening individual items.
3) Save edits individually or in batches before uploading items for approval and re-indexing in the web interface.
This document provides an introduction to RSS feeds, including what RSS is, why users should use RSS feeds, and how to find and subscribe to RSS feeds. RSS (Really Simple Syndication) allows web content to be packaged and delivered to users through a feed reader. Using RSS feeds means content comes directly to the user, eliminating the need to check websites for updates. The document recommends identifying the RSS icon on websites and looking for feed links to find available RSS feeds. It also provides instructions for subscribing to feeds using a feed reader like Google Reader.
Taming the Mind Embracing Mindfulness with Mental Noting
Ever feel like your mind is a runaway train, chugging along with thoughts you didn’t even realize you were having? You’re not alone! Our thinking minds are incredible, but they can also be major sources of distraction. Some thoughts are neutral, others positive and helpful, but for many of us, especially those prone to worry, many of these thoughts can turn negative pretty quickly. The result? Feelings of anxiety, depression, and overwhelming emotions can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and others.
But don’t worry! There’s a nifty technique called mental noting that can help you regain control. This exercise encourages you to become more aware of your thoughts and emotions, which can reduce the chances of being swept away by them.
Having an interest in Psychology and Sociology led to exploring the behavior and personality of people.
The college years resulted in a degree in psychology at Roosevelt University located in Chicago.
With this knowledge further research continued to develop a new science revealed in a book.
This book known as "The Most Helpful Book Ever Published" took ten years to prepare and a lifetime to master so, it could be made very easy for others to comprehend.
The introduction of this interesting book begins as a journey starting with the old way of understanding personalities and progresses up to the new way of understanding personalities through a hidden science recently discovered.
The search began with a remarkable approach.
First family and friends were studied.
Next, celebrities and politicians were investigated.
Then historic events were looked at and studied to see how people behaved and acted in their life.
One investigation of human personality led to another and another.
Pretty soon many concepts and behaviors about human personality were uncovered that no one had ever seen.
These findings could not be left alone all by themselves.
Next, they were labeled and placed into a new category of science that would help reveal to anyone reading about them how personalities are formed by nature.
Today you can read about this precious discovery that took a lifetime to master and another ten years to carefully prepare so that everyone could easily comprehend this incredible material now presented in a book called:
The Most Helpful Book Ever Published.
The mission is to make this work of literature so incredible that people can take a quick snapshot x-ray of their personality.
This means no more struggling in your life trying to guess:
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This rare work of literature was written with the following strict guidelines that were more difficult than any doctor program at any university.
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Life 3.0-Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.pdf
Contents
Cover
Also by Max Tegmark
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Prelude: The Tale of the Omega Team
1 Welcome to the Most Important Conversation of Our Time
A Brief History of Complexity
The Three Stages of Life
Controversies
Misconceptions
The Road Ahead
2 Matter Turns Intelligent
What Is Intelligence?
What Is Memory?
What Is Computation?
What Is Learning?
3 The Near Future: Breakthroughs, Bugs, Laws, Weapons and Jobs
Breakthroughs
Bugs vs. Robust AI
Laws
Weapons
Jobs and Wages
Human-Level Intelligence?
4 Intelligence Explosion?
Totalitarianism
Prometheus Takes Over the World
Slow Takeoff and Multipolar Scenarios
Cyborgs and Uploads
What Will Actually Happen?
5 Aftermath: The Next 10,000 Years
Libertarian Utopia
Benevolent Dictator
Egalitarian Utopia
Gatekeeper
Protector God
Enslaved God
Conquerors
Descendants
Zookeeper
1984
Reversion
Self-Destruction
What Do You Want?
6 Our Cosmic Endowment: The Next Billion Years and Beyond
Making the Most of Your Resources
Gaining Resources Through Cosmic Settlement
Cosmic Hierarchies
Outlook
7 Goals
Physics: The Origin of Goals
Biology: The Evolution of Goals
Psychology: The Pursuit of and Rebellion Against Goals
Engineering: Outsourcing Goals
Friendly AI: Aligning Goals
Ethics: Choosing Goals
Ultimate Goals?
8 Consciousness
Who Cares?
What Is Consciousness?
What’s the Problem?
Is Consciousness Beyond Science?
Experimental Clues About Consciousness
Theories of Consciousness
Controversies of Consciousness
How Might AI Consciousness Feel?
Meaning
Epilogue: The Tale of the FLI Team
Note
Social Media Presentation for Catholic OrganizationsMolly Nichelson
This document discusses social media and provides statistics about major platforms like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. It encourages organizations to engage on social media by establishing accounts, monitoring conversations, and regularly posting valuable content to engage followers. Best practices include designating staff to manage accounts, monitoring for mistakes or inappropriate content, and using social media to disseminate news, events and engage with members.
Planning your Job Search from beginning to end requires a personalized Plan.
Ever wonder why some people are successful at finding a job and others are not?
And did you know there are New Rules all job seekers should be following in order to find a job?
Applying for jobs through the want ads, job sites and directly applying with the employer to fill out an application is not enough. You will need a job search plan to help you target how and where to find employment.
Job search planning is NOT a Science but an Art. The stages of the job search planning process work together to help you create a plan to finding a job that is a good fit for you.
The RESEARCH Stage is all about YOU, your skills and what you want/need from an employer to be productive. You will need to Research Companies to learn who they are as a business, their goals and their needs. The NETWORKING Stage is about selling your skills in a 2 minute pitch that will connect you with strangers who will later become part of your professional contacts. The COVER LETTER is a short personalized letter invites the reader to take a closer look at your individualized resume. At the RESUME Stage it’s all about your accomplishments. An individualized skill based resume targets the needs of the employer and gets you the interview. They call the INTERVIEW Stage the most critical stage of the job search planning process. Preparation, preparation, and more preparation before, during, and after the interview are very important to getting the job.
Finding a job will vary for everyone pending the industry and job title you are searching for. According to career development and outplacement agencies like the Five O’clock Club statistics show that for professionals and middle managers it can take 4 to 6 months on average to find a job they want. And for career changes it takes longer. And for people currently employed, it usually takes longer to find a new job because they do not work as hard at the job hunt.
Remember, it can take 35 to 40 hours every week with practice, practice and more practice before you will see results. Therefore, AIM for the job you want and put your Plan into Action.
Remember when you are job searching you are in the business of one…..YOU!
Seminar "Critical engagement with Twitter and its potential use in teaching"Christian Bokhove
Christian Bokhove presented on the potential uses of Twitter in teaching. Some key points included:
1) Twitter can be used to support modules by sharing additional resources, discussions, and answering student questions with a hashtag.
2) It can enhance classroom sessions by allowing student questions and polls during class.
3) Twitter helps keep in touch with students, especially those not on campus, through regular interaction outside of scheduled meetings.
This document provides guidance on using Twitter effectively, including the basics of setting up a profile, using mentions, direct messages, hashtags, retweeting, building followers, monitoring conversations, and tools for Twitter engagement. Key recommendations include customizing the profile picture and background, engaging with others by mentioning and retweeting, using hashtags to tag tweets, following relevant users to gain followers, monitoring brand mentions, and responding to feedback.
Twitter is a microblogging platform that allows users to post short messages called tweets that are up to 140 characters in length. It has over 255 million monthly active users, including 80% of world leaders. The majority of tweets come from mobile devices. While Twitter is most popular among 18-29 year olds, usage does not differ based on education, ethnicity, or urban/suburban location. To be effective on Twitter, users must communicate concisely within the 140 character limit by being brief, punchy, and to the point. Gaining followers requires posting engaging content regularly through tweets, mentions, retweets, hashtags, and profile customization while avoiding excessive self-promotion.
Twitter For Your Job Search And Personal Brand 4 10[3]Jim Dodgen
The document provides an overview of how to use Twitter effectively for job searching and personal branding. It recommends starting by creating a profile with your real name and information, following relevant people and companies, and tweeting regularly about articles, events and questions. The document also warns against self-promotion, begging for followers, or insulting others on Twitter.
The document provides an overview of how to use Twitter effectively for job searching and personal branding. It recommends starting by setting up a profile with your real name and information, following relevant people and companies, and tweeting regularly about articles, events and questions. The document also warns against self-promotion, begging for followers, or insulting others on Twitter.
Social media is widely used by companies for recruiting. LinkedIn is the most commonly used platform. It is important to curate an online presence that presents yourself professionally. This includes having polished profiles on Facebook and LinkedIn, getting recommendations on LinkedIn, joining relevant groups, and using blogs and other platforms to showcase your skills and experience in an engaging way. Regularly maintaining and updating your online profiles is also important to ensure potential employers see an accurate representation of you.
This is a basic Twitter guide for ad agencies and news reporters. However, it provides a great introduction to Twitter and its capabilities. We've also provided some tips and links that will help you on your way!
Maximize Demosphere XVII focused on Twitter for non-profits. Basic tips were discussed as were best practices - all focued on non-profit organizations.
The document provides an overview of Twitter and how to use it for job searching:
- Twitter allows users to post short messages called tweets that are limited to 140 characters. It can be used to network, find information, and for recruiting and business purposes.
- The document outlines how to set up a Twitter profile and account, including adding a profile photo and bio. It also explains how to find people and companies to follow for job searching.
- Key features like retweeting, hashtags, direct messages, and lists are described. Resources for finding recruiters and jobs on Twitter are provided.
ProjectBook Presentation for be2HERITAGEProjectBook
This document provides guidance on using social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for heritage organizations. It discusses setting up pages and accounts, tasks to perform on each platform, and how to engage audiences. The key platforms discussed are Facebook for promoting your page, LinkedIn for professional networking, and Twitter for engaging and educating your audience through regular posting of content about your work. Guidelines are provided on basics like hashtags, who to follow, and how to build your audience over time.
Writing Across Platforms university communication writing course.
Teaches students keyword research for SEO, including what it is, what link building is, and why it matters. This lecture relates to two other lectures and with in class activities for students. See lecture "Writing for Search Engines: SEO, Google Trends, Adwords Keywords Tool" and "What is Keyword Research and SEO and why does it matter?" under my profile.
More on my blog: www.mattkushin.com
This document provides information on using Twitter for real estate agents. It covers what Twitter is, why agents should use it, how to get started, Twitter terminology, what types of content to tweet, how to find people to follow, tools for Twitter, and automation options. The key points are that Twitter allows short messages to connect a wide audience, it is beneficial for real estate agents to connect with clients and drive traffic, and content should include resources, collaboration, conversations and occasional promotions. Automation can help schedule tweets and connect blogs and feeds to Twitter.
A look into how social media can help advance higher education, learning, research and student engagement.
This presentation was given at Montana State University on April 9, 2015.
The document discusses how Twitter can be used for personal, professional, and company purposes. It provides tips on setting up a Twitter account, following relevant people, posting tweets, using hashtags, and searching Twitter. It also gives examples of how multifamily companies like Essex and UDR are using Twitter for community building and customer service.
This document provides an introduction to using Twitter for professional purposes such as networking and professional development. It explains basic Twitter terminology like tweets, hashtags, following others, and favorites. It encourages starting with a profile and following interesting people and organizations. The document also provides examples of hashtags to use and Twitter chats to join. Overall it presents Twitter as a way to make connections, access information, promote expertise, and build a personal learning network.
A short, simple how to presentation on how to launch a twitter account and use it to find jobs in your city. Originally presented in Montreal, Quebec at http://www.lapasserelle.ca.
The document provides an overview and introduction to social media platforms Facebook and Twitter. It discusses key features of each platform, including how to build a profile, engage with other users, and learn more. It also provides tips on using each platform effectively and strategies for gaining followers and increasing engagement.
The document summarizes the use of social media for project management and job searching. It provides tips for using LinkedIn groups, SlideShare, and Twitter for networking and sourcing candidates. Specific guidance is given for using hashtags, retweets and direct messages on Twitter to effectively search for jobs. LinkedIn updates and privacy settings for Facebook are also briefly addressed.
Have an opinion about who will win the Superbowl? Put it on Facebook! What’s for lunch? Instagram it! Social media touches every aspect of our lives today. Professionally, if LinkedIn is the only career social media tool you’re using, it’s time to reconsider! I’m a big fan of using Twitter to find your next job.
All professionals must plan their social media strategy. If you are not an active participant or knowledgeable about the world of social media, how will you respond to needs, stay current, and brand yourself offline? Is this approach possible or effective? Are you aware of how or if your organization uses social media analytics? Innovative businesses are always looking for new ways to encourage loyalty, build relationships, and respond to customer needs. Social media analytics gives organizations a snapshot of these needs with insights gained from online conversations. New technology has the capacity to capture customer information with remarkable power to impact and drive revenue. Social Media Analytics uses social listening and predictive analytic techniques that help corporations manage the brand and reputation of products and services. This workshop will increase your knowledge and awareness of social media analytics and explore new and innovative social media strategies that impact professional and business productivity.
Learning Outcomes: This workshop will explore effective tools, for building, interpreting and using social media to increase professional and corporate effectiveness
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
a) Explore how social media helps corporation predict trends
b) Examine how information and data is analyzed
c) Identify which types of industries can benefit from social media analytics
d) Explore trends and innovation around social media for business outcomes and professional development
Going for growth social media workshop june 2012Bua Marketing
This document provides an overview of social media and recommendations for business use. It discusses the popularity of Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn in Ireland. Benefits of social media include being targeted, low cost, and allowing direct engagement. Content should be useful, shareable, and relevant. Examples are given for sourcing images and video. The document also provides tips on social media strategies for each channel, including engaging audiences, building fan bases, running competitions and ads.
The document summarizes a presentation on social media for business. It introduces the presenters and their strengths with different social media platforms. It then covers the key topics of what social media is, why companies should use it, how companies are already using platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and blogging. Specific guidance and examples are provided on setting up and managing profiles on these different channels.
Facebook has over 800 million active users, making it larger than the entire global population 200 years ago. If Facebook was a country, it would be the third largest in the world. Facebook is an effective marketing tool for both B2C and B2B companies, with over half of small businesses agreeing it benefits their business. LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network with over 120 million members. It allows users to connect with colleagues, find experts, and explore opportunities. YouTube is the world's largest video sharing site, with over 4 billion videos viewed daily and one hour of content uploaded every minute. Using YouTube for business through creating engaging, short videos and optimizing keywords can help show expertise and market products.
Social media is here to stay! It is no longer whether you use social media, but how well you are using it.
Whether you are a business or a job seeker, you need to know how and why you should be using social media to market your product and services, or skills and experiences to your target audience. With close to a 1000 social platforms, it is hard to decide which ones are best for you. This SlideShare will walk you through a variety of platforms and how they can help in your job search.
This document provides an overview of social media and Twitter best practices. It discusses how Twitter can be used as part of an overall marketing strategy and outlines steps for setting up a Twitter profile, finding people to follow, understanding Twitter lingo, following best practices, and interacting on Twitter. Key metrics mentioned include that Facebook has over 500 million users and YouTube is the second largest search engine.
Social Selling for B2B Salespeople: TwitterAlice Myerhoff
Lots of information designed for salespeople to use twitter to build up their pipelines, enhance client relationships and find new people to network with. These slides are from a #socialselling presentation I did for EMC's DPAD sales team.
Social Media Workshop 3: Twitter A bird's eye viewLeRoy Hill
The document summarizes the agenda and content of a social media workshop on Twitter. The workshop covers listening and monitoring tools for Twitter, how to generate greater impact with tweets, common Twitter etiquette and mistakes to avoid. It provides information on hashtags, mentions, retweets and direct messages. Various Twitter tools are demonstrated including lists, search and URL shorteners. Guidelines are given for increasing engagement, sharing valuable content, and protecting one's brand on Twitter.
5 Social Media Tips for Job Seekers & 5 Tips for RecruitersClearedJobs.Net
At the March Project (Staffing Alliance of Virginia Employers) SAVE meeting, this presentations highlighted tips for job seekers and recruiters using social media.
RE:WORK IV: Social Media Tips for the Modern Work WorldKimberly Carroll
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Contents
Cover
Also by Max Tegmark
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Prelude: The Tale of the Omega Team
1 Welcome to the Most Important Conversation of Our Time
A Brief History of Complexity
The Three Stages of Life
Controversies
Misconceptions
The Road Ahead
2 Matter Turns Intelligent
What Is Intelligence?
What Is Memory?
What Is Computation?
What Is Learning?
3 The Near Future: Breakthroughs, Bugs, Laws, Weapons and Jobs
Breakthroughs
Bugs vs. Robust AI
Laws
Weapons
Jobs and Wages
Human-Level Intelligence?
4 Intelligence Explosion?
Totalitarianism
Prometheus Takes Over the World
Slow Takeoff and Multipolar Scenarios
Cyborgs and Uploads
What Will Actually Happen?
5 Aftermath: The Next 10,000 Years
Libertarian Utopia
Benevolent Dictator
Egalitarian Utopia
Gatekeeper
Protector God
Enslaved God
Conquerors
Descendants
Zookeeper
1984
Reversion
Self-Destruction
What Do You Want?
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Making the Most of Your Resources
Gaining Resources Through Cosmic Settlement
Cosmic Hierarchies
Outlook
7 Goals
Physics: The Origin of Goals
Biology: The Evolution of Goals
Psychology: The Pursuit of and Rebellion Against Goals
Engineering: Outsourcing Goals
Friendly AI: Aligning Goals
Ethics: Choosing Goals
Ultimate Goals?
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What Is Consciousness?
What’s the Problem?
Is Consciousness Beyond Science?
Experimental Clues About Consciousness
Theories of Consciousness
Controversies of Consciousness
How Might AI Consciousness Feel?
Meaning
Epilogue: The Tale of the FLI Team
Note
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2. 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
3. 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.
7. Searching for Jobs
Search by field of interest:
– #clerical
– #construction
– #healthcare
– #insurance
– #IT
– #librarian
– #marketing
– #sales
– See link for more: http://goo.gl/SBHqV
8. Searching for Jobs
Tip: Double up on hashtags to narrow down search results
– #job #healthcare
– #jobs #clerical
– #career #engineering
– #careers #IT
10. Searching for Jobs
Potential problem:
– Job postings are from every geographic location.
What if job seeker doesn’t want to move?
11. Searching for Jobs
Solution:
– Use Twitter’s advanced search engine
http://search.twitter.com
– Searches can be narrowed by zip code (and nearby range)
35. Smartphone Apps
Smartphone apps that you can use to find jobs on Twitter:
– Jobtweet’s Jobsearch
– Twittcareers
– Twitter Job Search
– Twitter’s app
50. 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?
51. Tip #2:
Create a Professional Profile
What can you do to create a professional looking profile?
– Use your real name
52. Tip #2:
Create a Professional Profile
What can you do to create a professional looking profile?
– Pick a username that reflects you
63. Strategic Tweeting
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64. 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
65. 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…
67. 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
69. 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
70. Tip #1: Build Your Network
Use Twitter to discover events and meet more people!
71. 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!
72. Tip #2: Use Your Network
Engage with your network:
– Ask others for help with your job search
73. 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”
74. Tip #2: Use
Your Network
Engage with your network:
– Have conversations
– If someone asks you for
advice, respond.
– Offer help to those
requesting it
Have any questions after today’s sesson? Welcome to contact me via Twitter/email
One thing you might be wondering as we begin this presentation: Why Twitter? Why should a job seeker turn to Twitter? 1. Thousands of jobs posted there daily, which we’ll see in a bit. 2. Job seekers don’t have to register or post a resume first. They can jump in and start looking for a job. 3. Casual, informal atmosphere – great for connecting with people and networking. One of the more powerful tools out there right now – more active and informal than LinkedIn. 4. Most importantly? Twitter’s true power for job seekers: Immediate access to important people in your field (and outside it). - Lots of celebrities and experts on there, and willing to interact (Mythbusters, Andrew Zimmern, Neil Gaiman, etc.)
Two parts to this presentation. First, we’ll cover how to find jobs posted on Twitter. We’ll discuss searches you can do on Twitter, third-party websites that find jobs for you, and smartphone apps you can use to find jobs. In the second half, I’ll talk about how you can use Twitter for professional branding and networking, which does require starting a Twitter account. So that said…
That said, let’s jump in and talk about how you can find jobs on Twitter…
Best bet is to search with a hashtag (explain hashtag). 4 most popular job-related hashtags.
If you do a search for one of these hashtags, for example - #jobs – the results will be too broad. You’ll get stuff that has to do with the concept of jobs, but not necessarily job postings.
Another way to search for jobs is by hashtag for your field of interest. Like IT, or construction, or librarian… More available than I could fit on screen, see list for more… So you can try searching for jobs by career field hashtags like these or…
Most effective search approach is to double-up on a “job” hashtag and one relevant to your field. So #job AND #healthcare Or #jobs AND #clerical Or #careers AND #IT And so on…
This is an example search for the hashtags #jobs #healthcare together. Results are relevant, and very up to date (ones on screen within last two hours of search)
One potential problem: Job postings come from everywhere. What if you don’t want to move?
Solution: Use Twitter’s advanced search engine to look for jobs in specific areas. http://search.twitter.com. Through the adv search, searches can be narrowed by zip code, or range around a zip
This is what Twitter’s search page looks like.
Click advanced search to access advanced options.
These are advanced search options. Note that you don’t use special characters in “People” fields or “hashtag” field. System will fill in.
Sample search for sales, hashtag “job”, within 25 mi range of 55101 (downtown St. Paul).
Results achieved - All very accurate. About 40 jobs for last week. Note: can save search so it’s there when you return.
So that’s how you can search for jobs directly on Twitter’s website. Now going to talk about third-party websites you can also use to find jobs on Twitter.
First – TweetMyJobs.com. Most robust third-party jobs site for Twitter out there. Many big corporations (like Starbucks, Discover, Allstate, etc.) pay TMJ to post jobs on Twitter for them.
Searching for jobs on TMJ is very easy. Just fill in the boxes in the center of the screen. You search by job title, industry, or location.
As you type, the site will auto-suggest entries for you, which helps match you with the job you’re looking for.
After entering your search options, you can opt to have the results sent to you by email, text, or subscribe specialized Twitter feeds (called “Channels”)… Or…
… you can click “search now” and view your results immediately.
In this case, I did a search for Admin Assist jobs in Mpls, which returned 49 job postings.
After searching, you can refine results by selecting “Position type” field in the upper left corner (that allows you to narrow by full-time, part-time, contract, temporary, etc.). That’s the main site for TMJ…
Also worth noting, they offer a special site for veterans. Helps put vets in touch with employers that are interested in hiring them. Also allows those employers to post their jobs for free (instead of charging a fee). So that’s TMJ in a nutshell…
This is Jobtweet.me. Very basic site, which aggregates jobs posted on Twitter. Users can search by two things: job title and location. While basic, the site does offers ability for users to search in German, English, Russian and French.
Here’s a sample search from the site: Search results for “administrative assistant minneapolis.” Returned 39 results.
Click on tweets, in gray, takes you to full job posting on WEB. Can also share job posts on other social media sites.
Another site that aggregates jobs posted on Twitter is TwitJobSearch (or TwitterJobSearch). Like the TMJ website, tweets jobs for vendors for a fee (they list KFC, Quest and other companies as clients). Users can search for jobs by title and location.
Sample results for “administrative assistant minneapolis.” It found 55 results. One neat thing about this site is that it offers facets, so users can filter their search results by things like salary range, part-time/full-time or other features.
One thing worth noting: Search algorithm needs a little work. This was search for “administrative assistant,” some postings not relevant. This does happen on occasion. Results are generally good, just not perfect.
Another site job seekers might find helpful is TweetBeep. Will need to sign up for account to use it. Self-described “Like Google Alerts for Twitter.” Once registered, users can set up alerts that search Twitter for certain keywords/phrases/hashtags or posts by a specific person. Once alert is set up, it will email you daily when new tweets are posted that meet your criteria. Job seekers could set up alerts for job postings.
Now going to talk about smartphone apps that can help you find jobs on Twitter
Know of 4 apps that aggregate jobs from Twitter. The first two are only available on iPhone. The third (TwitterJobSearch) is available on iPhone and Android phones. The last is Android-only.
Start with TwitterJobSearch’s app. This is the app for the website we looked at earlier – the one with the search algorithm that isn’t perfect. Of all the apps, it’s the most robust
Search for jobs by location or title.
This is what the job description looks like inside the app – it’s a shortened version of the description.
App has three options, when you find a job you like: “ QuickPitch” – respond by tweeting your resume through Twitter. “ Email me” - sends job post via email. “ View full job Spec” goes to full job description out on the web (so you learn more about it)
Another app - jobtweet.de. This is the app for one of the other websites we looked at
Like the website, the app can search in English, German, French or Russian. App does 2 things – It allows employers to search for candidates and job seekers can search for jobs
What it looks like to search for a job in the app. Did search for “librarian.” Results are very accurate, found 187 jobs. Can save jobs and email those lists of job postings to yourself
The app saves your search history. Handy if you’re doing the same searches over and over.
Last app: TwittCareers. A pretty minimalist app, but does what it does well.
When launched, displays most recent jobs posted on Twitter.
Can search in English, French and Spanish
Example search for “Librarian.” Very good, relevant results
This is what it looks like if you click one of the jobs – shows you the tweet in a larger window. If you click the link in a tweet, it will take you to the full job description on the web. At that point, will also give you the option to email the job posting to yourself.
That concludes section on finding jobs posted on Twitter. In this next section, I’m going to share tips for those considering using Twitter to network with colleagues and brand themselves professionally. This section is for people who are interested in jumping in, tweeting, and making personal connections with other people. In this section, I’m going to offer tips that I’ve learned from being on Twitter, compiled with tips that employment experts recommend.
First tip: Plan ahead!
Before jumping in, think strategically about how you want to portray yourself. Twitter is very public - it’s also archived by the Library of Congress. Anything you say on there can come back to haunt you. Good to have a game plan before jumping in. How do you want to portray yourself? What do you want to tweet about? What professional topics you’re passionate about that you want to have public conversations about? As we go through this section, my hope is that you get some ideas that will help you develop your game plan to address these questions.
Next we’ll talk about is account management. Will cover what to do with your account if you’re brand new to Twitter, and what options you have if you already have an account.
New to Twitter? Congrats, you get to start from scratch! BUT – before you follow anyone else… the first thing you should do is fill out your profile and send some introductory tweets. Recommend that you say something about who you are, what you plan to tweet about. It’s important to define yourself BEFORE following others, because if you don’t your account will look like this:
This is someone, who is new to Twitter, who followed our DEED account. He has no profile, no tweets – I don’t know anything about him. If I were a recruiter or employer, what would I think about this person? Nothing. I don’t know anything about him. This is a really common sight on Twitter. A lot of people sign up and start following people, but give no clue about who they are. Here are some other common examples:
There’s the guy who says hello...this is very common.
Then there’s the guy that is unsure of Twitter, but is figuring it out…this is also very common. If I were a recruiter, I’d look at all these profiles and say “All right. They’re new to Twitter.” Not much else. Contrast all those examples with this guy…
This is much better! This guy is new to Twitter, but he’s selling himself right off the bat. What he did right: One – we know who he is. He gives his name. Two – we know the city he lives in. Three – we know he’s a job seeker! He says this up front in his profile. Four – he links to his resume. This is so critical. Five – he tells us what kind of work he wants to do! Six – he has a decent picture of himself Seven – He even did a nice introductory tweet! If I were a recruiter, I’d be more likely look at this account and say “All right, I know that this guy is looking for a job and what kind of job he wants. What do I have that he might fit?” So definitely fill out your profile before you start following anyone!
So those are tips for those that are new to Twitter. But what if you’re already on Twitter? You have a couple options! Option #1 You can keep your current account, but overhaul it so that it reflects your professional side. Be sure to update your bio and picture, link to your resume, delete any unprofessional tweets (TwitWipe!). You may also want to let your friends know (offline) that you’re shifting your account to be professional. So that’s one option…
Other option, if you don’t want to delete any tweets or if you want to keep talking to your friends like you normally would: Lock your current account so that only authorized followers can see your tweets. Hide your current account by removing your name (to avoid any awkward future interactions with co-workers). Set up a new second account for public, professional networking. Which option you go with is really up to you and your comfort level (whether you want to maintain one or two accounts) – neither is necessarily better than the other. I know people who have done both.
So in the last section I mentioned creating a “professional” profile, and in this section I’m going to talk about that in more depth.
What can you do to look professional? Use your real name! You want people to be able to find you. (Hey, it’s me! I’m taking my own advice!)
Also, pick a good screenname. Your screenname is separate, but not necessarily different, from your real name. For your screenname, try to use your real name if you can. This will help people connect with you when they see tweets you’re mentioned in. In my case, my screenname is “broegge,” which is a shortened version of my name. If your real name isn’t unique enough, or if you just want to have a professional nickname, then you can create a clever screenname. Let’s look at a couple examples….
This is the profile for Simon Canick, director of the William Mitchell College of Law library. His screenname is “Simoncan,” a shortened version of Simon Canick. I like this name a lot – clever use of a real name with a positive ring. “Who can? Simon can!”
This is Sarah Houghton-Jan, aka the “Librarian in Black,” she’s well known in the library profession. She opted for the screenname TheLIB, which is a short version of the Librarian in Black. This is a clever name because it not only fits her personality, but also her professional persona (she’s often offers constructive criticism). So if you can come up with something similar – something clever that fits your professional persona, something you can use to brand yourself – go for it!
Another thing to do when filling out your profile is create a professional bio – be sure to note that you’re a job seeker, what kind of work you want, list your resume, etc. The earlier example is good because he does all those things in his bio. You do only get 250 characters in your bio, so you have to be concise. I also recommend using keywords, because some tools use Twitter bios to create indexes of Twitter users by profession. Examples of these tools: Twellow, JobTweet.de’s smartphone app.
Another thing to do: Put up a professional profile picture (headshots are usually good). Cartoon representations are also popular (like we saw with Simon and Sarah, the Librarian in Black).
Cartoon representations are also popular (like we saw with Simon and Sarah, the Librarian in Black).
Another thing you can do… If you have good graphic design skills, or know someone who does, create a nice background. Include links to your resume, social network sites, website, etc. in it. Let’s look at some examples…
Aaron Miller’s profile. He’s a professional illustrator. Good use of background space. Cute and gives links to social network accounts, contact info.
This is Jason Griffey’s profile. He’s another well-known colleague in the library field, often speaks at conferences. He also provides his contact information in the background, along with links to his website, blog, and social network accounts.
Ok, so once you’ve filled out your profile, next you’ll work on building your network (people you follow on Twitter and people who follow you).
Start your network by following: -Current and former co-workers Friends in your field Professors -Industry leaders - Professional organizations -Recruiters -Companies that you’d like to work for - Information sources (newspapers, magazines) that you rely on for professional development
Now you’re ready to start tweeting! This section is important, because your tweets are the bulk of what people will see when they interact with you. Twitter is, at it’s heart, a conversational tool. So this section will talk about how you can take advantage of that when job hunting.
Remember – Plan ahead. Be strategic with your tweets and how you portray yourself. Ask yourself, before tweeting, if you would say it to a co-worker you hardly know. This will be a constant thing you have to pay attention to. What are you saying and how are you portraying yourself? Keep in mind that – just like real life - everything you say online contributes to, or takes away from, your professional persona.
To be a strategic tweeter, it is often recommended that you try to “tweet like an expert.” What does that mean? Share information that is relevant to your profession, Add thoughts to current articles and issues. Share upcoming events in your field. RT other people sharing good info and add your thoughts – this shows you are a critical thinker, not just regurgitating news. Employers want critical thinkers! It shows you are active participant in your field, that you know what is going on and you stay up to date. Also, hold conversations with people in your field. Get your name out there.
Other strategic tweeting tips: Post regularly (once a day?). Criticism of topics/ideas is fine – but be constructive! Avoid tweeting when angry. Be aware that on Twitter, anything can go viral. Your 15 minutes of global fame could be born out of a 15 minute temper tantrum. Conversely, your 15 mins could even be born from a bit of information that seems really mundane at the time. The screencap in the corner is one example of that. This guy lived within a few kilometers of Osama Bin Laden (but didn’t know it). He’s just an IT consultant who lives in Pakistan. While he was working one day, he noticed some helicopters flying overhead and tweeted about how the noise was annoying him. He also mentioned later that something exploded not too far away from him. He lives in Pakistan, so he was a little used to this stuff – he seemed to find it more of an annoyance than anything and didn’t really think too much about it…. Until hours later, after the press began reporting about Bin Laden’s death, he put it all together and realized exactly what those helicopters and that explosion had been. He tweeted this in reaction (“Uh oh, now I’m the guy….”)…which set off a literal firestorm of attention, all focused on him. So keep these kinds of examples in mind – Twitter is a powerful medium, and anything you say can make you known around the world in less than 24 hours.
Aother tip for strategic tweeting – Use screennames when referencing someone else in a tweet. Not only does this helps your followers connect to that person, but it also helps that person connect to you. In this example, I was a panelist in a Twitter chat. In one of my answers, I referred to professor and Library Journal columnist Michael Stephens in response to a question. I said that I thought he was a good example of a teacher using Twitter to engage with students. Since I used his screenname, he saw the tweet, responded and thanked me. I didn’t take the conversation further, but possibly could have. Earlier I mentioned that Twitter’s greatest strength is the immediate access it gives you to powerful people and this is an example of that. Through these kinds of interactions, you can build connections with leaders in your field.
Other quick tips for strategic tweeting: 6. Use proper writing. Don’t over abbreviate. Don’t neglect correct grammar and spelling in favor of “text speak”. 7. Find/use hashtags that are relevant to your profession. Some popular uses include: Conferences: use them to talk with other participants or follow sessions you aren’t at. Or you can also use them to follow and be a part of conferences you weren’t able to attend at all! Another popular use of hashtags are chats related to your profession (be mindful of spamming your followers when doing this) 8. Participate in #HireFriday. Tweet that you’re looking for a job, use this hashtag. People will pick up #HireFriday tweets and RT them – helping magnify your voice. Which leads us to our next section…
Use your network to your benefit by engaging with your connections. – Strike up conversations every now and then. If someone asks your advice, be sure to respond! This helps build your reputation as a helpful person they can go to. Along the same lines, be sure to volunteer help to those requesting it. But most importantly - ask others to help you! If you’re looking for a job, be sure to say so. As you network with more and more people, every now and then tweet and say that you’re job hunting. Say what kind of job you’re looking for – ask if anyone knows of any openings.
This is an example of someone who asked for help. He tweeted that he was looking for a job. He got multiple responses and RTs. Twitter even marked it as a “Top Tweet,” which means that it was sent to the top of the list when people searched for phrases that matched it. That was how I found it! I was searching for something unrelated and he came up at the top of my search. Through this example, you can see how a good network can help you out. People in your network help you magnify your voice and get you noticed by employers.
Last tip: Don’t neglect the real world!
Don’t make Twitter only source. It should compliment other existing sources. Go offline, get coffee with people. Be sure to keep a good balance of online and offline interactions.