Sabtu, 18 Juni 2011

How to use Twitter to find work

For each Mireya social network may seem unusual to use a site such as Twitter. However, many people to find the correct contacts on Twitter to help them to find work-but it is a little complex in 140 characters or less? When you use Twitter as a tool to search for a job, it is best to keep the content as a neutral and professional as possible. Remember, as with everything you write and post online since you "tweet" is there forever.

The first thing to do when you start an account on Twitter is to select your user name wisely and word 160-character bio in such a way as to be more search, or Google unfavourable. Your bio should share a little about your career, so that when other people search for that keyword, you can get more traffic to your profile. Avatar will make your profile more appealing. Select a professional portrait or just a picture in which you are facing the camera, and you are not accompanied by someone else.

Basic rule when it comes to using Twitter as a tool to search for a job is to maintain content favorable to anyone who might Stumble on it-you tweets must balance the work and private life. In the search for a job, you can Tweet about the types of projects in which you are interested in. You can also Tweet about your hobbies and interests, so that employers can get an idea of what you like, outside of work.

In this same vein, don't forget that there are many employers who seem actually Twitter for new offers, because it gives them something of real perspective what is similar to that person. In the extremely competitive economy where people are qualified for the same project, many companies look at the candidate's personality is to be seen whether they will be well in the culture of the company. In this case, it helps to follow those employers for the companies in which you are interested in.

Of similar note, you can connect with these employers and leaders and to show them your interest to their Tweets. You can, or "retweet" to forward their tweets along or to refer to them directly by placing the @ symbol before their user name. By maintaining a link with these people, you will have access to the latest information in your industry. Therefore, when you are called to interview for employment, you will have this additional edge over other candidates by confidently about your knowledge of their field.

Like any real network situation Twitter presence is not expected to build up one night. Takes time and patience; However, by linking with the right people, you very well find their way to your dream career. The key to a successful Twitter profile is to maintain a professional looking personality, hobbies and interests outside of work as well.

Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW, BS/HR, is a certified professional and executive resume writer/career consultant and President of professional resume services, Inc. is a nationally published author and contributor of 9 + career books. She has achieved international recognition after annual nominations for the prestigious prize of T.O.R.I. (toast of the resume industry). Erin has written thousands of resumes for managers and professionals.

As a proud member of PARW, CDI, AORCP Erin is also located on the CDI Credentialing Committee for new certification candidates and served as a mentor of CDI article mentoring Committee. It is also a featured blogger on several notable career sites. Reuse of this article is desirable, but must include http://exclusive-executive-resumes.com/connection.

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