Move Over LinkedIn, Twitter’s The New Tool for Job Seekers Ms. Bels Thursday, April 18, 2013 The Receipt For many job seekers, the process of revamping their outdated resume to send to recruiters is becoming redundant. Especially, if the number of good leads are few and far between. Job sites like Monster, Indeed, Career Builder, and LinkedIn can be a bit overwhelming. Also, the ability to successfully attract recruiters is becoming harder. With many Americans being unemployed and comparable in job experience, it is difficult to stand out. So, some companies and job seekers are now using Twitter to attract jobs and the perfect candidate. According to an article on the Wall Street Journal website, Twitter is the latest social media tool being used to job hunt. Twitter has over 200 million users. Recruiters understand Twitter’s potential and ability to immediately find candidates who fit the job requirements. Even with only 140 characters allowed, it is possible to post the job and/or a users work history. If you are in the process of searching for employment, you may want to try Twitter. Here are a few useful tips to help you on your way: Tips for a Twitter Job Search Follow companies – and if possible, individual hiring managers and employees — you’d like to work with. Re-tweet and converse with hiring managers and employees at companies of interest. If you’re currently employed, you can directly message employers once you have established a rapport. Use your profile to indicate you’re looking for a job. Nothing says social-media novice more than a Twitter account with the default picture, but make sure your photo shows you in a professional, positive light. Don’t shy away from personal tweets or humor, as hiring managers want to know what you’d be like among colleagues. But keep posts clean. Don’t be offended if a hiring manager doesn’t respond to your posting. Many people dip in and out of Twitter and don’t read it religiously. Create a 140-character resume, a concise summary describing your skills, what you’re interested in and how a recruiter could find out more. Also consider creating a Vine video, a six-second video highlighting your skills Good luck!
