Blogging & Twitterfor job seekersAnn TreacyTreacy Information Servicesatreacy@treacyinfo.com

BloggingIt’s a cheap and easy web site that does well with search enginesBuilds/demonstrates technical skillsEstablishes you as an expertShows your personality!

It’s a cheap and easy web site that does well with search engines

Builds/demonstrates technical skills

Establishes you as an expert

Shows your personality!

Technical skillsComfortable with a computer? You can build a blog! Just follow the instructionsWordpresswww.wordpress.comExtra credit – get a domain name and point it to your blog

Establishing ExpertiseBlog about something you knowBlog about something you’re learningBlog about your industryBlog about places you want to workBlog about people you want to meetBlog for a nonprofit organization or your passion Include a link to your résumé!

Create a Voice"When you write, you make a sound in the reader's head. It can be a dull mumble … or it can be a joyful noise, a sly whisper, a throb of passion." - Russell Baker, U.S. columnist and journalist

Too much to do?Post comments on other blogs and think about Tweeting…

TwitterLimited to 140 charactersTwittering goes to a web site or comes as a text messageYou can follow others or be followed

How to Tweet StrategicallyTweet to demonstrate your expertise and interest in an industryFind subject via search and use # (hashtag)#jobsearch Saw great presentations tonite at Burnsville RotaryFind and follow people you want to knowRe-Tweet their commentsRT @annt Re-Tweet their commentsReply to their comments

One Twitter TipTake time to work on your Twitter bioBe specific about who you areBe specific about what you plan to TwitterAdd location if it mattersLooking for a library job in Minnesota. Love to follow technology.

Just Start!Resources from the presentation can be found atwww.byteoftheweek.com/Or www.slideshare.net/atreacyAnn Treacyatreacy@treacyinfo.com651.239.4581