As Twitter, particularly, is very widely used among HR practitioners, here are 15 tips for using this social networking tool effectively.

1. This is a visual representation of Richard Simmond’s article 15 Guidelines for usingTwitter.
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2.  Keep it short and sweet.
 Twitter has a limit of 140 characters per post.
 If you can’t say it within the limit, DON’T say it!

3. Think before you speak…

4. Think about the
message
TAKE INTO
ACCOUNT…
• Consider the consequences of
your message.
• Think about the message you
want to convey.
2009: CONSUMERS’
PERCEPTIONS OF
TWITTER

5. Is this my opinion or is this
someone else’s opinion?
Is the message
easy enough to
understand?
Is this opinion valid?

6. Content tips – Making the most out of
your post
Avoid ambiguous
statements – Make
it clear!
Praise only where it is
due – Do not use
flattery
Keep it PG – Your
family and clients can
read your Tweets
• Keep in mind that
Tweets cannot be
deleted
• Using someone
else’s quote?
• Acknowledge them
• Do not discriminate
• If you are not funny,
don’t act funny

7. And finally…Remember
the truth can hurt even if
it is the truth.