1. The document provides information on using Twitter for job searching, including suggestions for accounts to follow that post job listings. 2. Examples are given of hashtags and Twitter accounts organized by industry, job type, and region that can be used to find potential job opportunities. 3. Additional resources and tips are provided on using Twitter to increase visibility and brand recognition as part of a job search strategy.

1. Social MediaTwitterFor Job SearchMarch 3, 20101

2. Skeptic/Believer ScaleWhere do you fit?1---------2---------3--------4--------5Skeptic Believer2

3. You know you want toGoogle yourself3

4. Ways to increase your brand recognitionWhat are some ways you could increase your visibility? 4

5. Twitter Sign in to TwitterWrite one tweetFind @SandraAClarkFollow me/unfollowRetweet one of my tweets5

6. What about you?What’s your handle? Find your neighborBonus: What’s their “brand”?Examples and suggestions.6

7. Who to follow?Who should you follow?Exercise: Find people to followAdvanced topic: auto thank you emails to followers and auto return following (https://www.socialoomph.com/)7

8. Suggestions to followRob Enderle (Analyst, Enderle Group)@EnderleJeremiah Owyang (Analyst, Forrester Research) @jowyangJason Snell (Editorial Director of Macworld)@jsnellRafe Needleman (Editor of Webware) @RafePadmasree Warrior (CTO at Cisco Systems) @PadmasreeHarry McCracken (Editor of Technologizer) @harrymccrackenGuy Kawasaki (Former chief evangelist of Apple. Co-founder of Alltop.com) @Alltop8

9. Now for what you really came for!Searching for jobs on TwitterAre they there?What have you heard? Where have you looked?Hashtag # (e.g. #jobs)9

10. Twitter Job SearchVideo http://mashable.com/2011/01/08/advanced-twitter-search-jobs/10

11. Find A Job on Twitterhttp://search.twitter.com/advancedLook up with a partnerFind at least 2 jobs 5 minutes11

12. Other sites to search for jobshttp://tweetmyjobs.com/jobseekerintrohttp://www.twitjobsearch.com/12

13. Skeptic/Believer ScaleWhere do you fit?1---------2---------3--------4--------5Skeptic BelieverAny movement?13

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16. Twitter AppendixTwitter Security:Do not put your SSN or Passwords on twitter!Who cares who follows you?Everything you say is public around the worldThis makes you honest, authentic, and careful what you sayNobody can message you unless You Follow ThemDon’t enable “Location Services” on your accounts or mobile devices unless you know what you are doing with themComplete your profileUse a good picture that shows your personality Also, Have a good picture on Twitter (it’s good to use the same one that you use for LinkedIn) for people to find – and they will!Use “art” if you are doing branding for your own web property or company or “Nom de Plume.”Recheck security settings periodicallySome companies/people (e.g. Barack Obama has a verified a/c (see checkmark beside name but no longer adding new verification) but obviously not the President tweeting.16

17. Twitter Appendix cont.Twitter search – the yellow pages of Twitter – www.twellow.com (www.twellowhood .com for local people)Job Search Resourceshttp://mashable.com/2009/03/13/twitter-jobs/http://www.twitjobsearch.com/Signing in with Twitter' allows you to: save jobs to your accountadd your online CVfollow othersPeople to follow:Craig Fisher a.k.a. @Fishdogs – Craig is an IT and executive recruiter who co-founded A-List Solutions staffing firm. On Twitter he offers tweets on how to find a job in the web industry, hiring tips and tricks, along with professional career advice.Jennifer McClure a.k.a. @CincyRecruiter – Jennifer is an executive recruiter/coach. She often tweets out specific advice for job seekers, including words not to use on a resume. Jennifer is accessible to her followers and tweets about non-recruiting topics as well.Laurie DesAutels a.k.a. @biotechjobs – Laurie recruits a specific niche, looking for senior level leaders in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry. Her tweet stream includes links to other job search resources and lots of Twitter information. @MicrojobsStarted by well-known PR professional, Brian Solis, @Microjobs was developed to bring together job seekers and recruiters through tweets. How does it work?Recruiters begin their tweets with @Microjobs, and then submit. The @Microjobs account automatically tweets out requests to its growing network of job seekers.17

18. Twitter Appendix cont.TweetMyJobs.comAnother tool born out of Twitter for job seekers and recruiters. Follow the hashtag#Tweetmyjobs and visit the website. This is a very simple (and free) tool for job seekers. You can subscribe to desired job channels and even have new openings automatically sent to your mobile phone. Even better? You can specify which cities you want notifications from. Job search accounts: http://search.twitter.com/There are a variety of Twitter accounts dedicated to providing job listings by field, company, region, and more. Once you’ve decided which best match your job search, consider turning on mobile alerts for these accounts to be among the first to receive messages (if your mobile phone plan includes SMS messages).By company@attjobs – Jobs at AT&T@mtvnetworksjobs – Jobs at MTV@TRCareers – Jobs from Thomson ReutersBy field@alldevjobs – Developer jobs@cwjobs – Copywriter jobs@juicyjobs – Green jobs@libgig_jobs – Library Jobs18

19. Twitter Appendix cont.@media_pros – Jobs for media professionals@narmsjobs – Retail marketing jobs@PRSAjobcenter – Jobs in public relations, communications and marketing@reflectx – Physical Therapy jobs@seojobs – SEO job listings@socialmediajob – Jobs in social media @travelmaxallied – Healthcare jobs@travelnursejob – Jobs for traveling nurses @usmusicjobs – US Music Jobs @web_design_jobs – Web design and other graphics jobs By job type@findinternships – Internships and entry level jobs for college students@freelance_jobs – Freelance jobs@heatherhuhman – Entry level jobs and internships@Project4Hire – Freelance and temporary jobs19

20. Twitter Appendix cont.By region@sfmobilejobs – Mobile Web and Digital Media jobs in Silicon ValleyGeneral@JobAngels – Helping the unemployed find jobs@indeed – One search. All jobs. @jobshouts – General job postings@simplyhired – Job search site @StartUpHire – Jobs at VC backed companies@twithire – Job board service To find additional Twitter job resources, use the Twitter search function and type in keywords important in your job search. For example, “job openings,” “looking for a job,” or “healthcare career.” Additionally, you can search out others in your desired career field on sites like Twellow (a directory of public Twitter accounts, with hundreds of categories and search features to help you find people who matter to you), and Just tweet it.http://www.jobprofiles.org/library/job-search/100-useful-twitter.htm - 100 Useful Twitter Tools and Feeds for Your Job Searchhttp://mashable.com/2009/05/17/twitter-hashtags/ - use hashtags (e.g. #hirefriday, #jobs)http://www.susanwhitcomb.com/category/posts/twitter-job-search-guide/ Not Twitter but useful job search site:http://www.linkup.com/ - Search company's career pages without having to go to each one individually. Start your job search on one of the purest job search engines on the web. Find and apply to job openings found directly on company websites. Free and no registration required.20