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The Beginner’s Guide To Finding A Job With Twitter | JobMob

Submitted by Jbuss

Nov 10, 2008

Summary

Twitter is the original micro-blogging service, created with the idea of posting updates via SMS or text messages. With millions of users and growing, how can you use Twitter to find your next job?

This quick guide will show you to get started with Twitter, build your network effectively and focus on your job search goals all while staying in a good mood. Yes, you can. Read the full article

Comments (5)

Jasongoldberg,

Nov 10, 2008

I'm not buying it. I'm highly skeptical that anyone is truly finding a job via Twitter.

Reality Seo,

Nov 10, 2008

Hey, I just changed jobs and because I was actively looking, I saw the great job I ultimately got in a half-dozen places. But one of those places was definitely on Twitter and I saw it there first. I'm not saying that I got the job because I saw it on Twitter, but you better believe I give Twitter at least some of the credit.

I'm following a twitter job posting member which lists only jobs in my specialty. If other active Twitter users haven't had similar experiences, I'd be surprised.

Also, if you follow Twitter users in your own industry, you are bound to see at least an occasional post about job openings. I posted a job notice for my previous employer just before leaving. Clearly you've got to be paying attention *when* the post is in your Twitter stream - but I was paying attention while looking for my current job and got it. Just another tool in the job hunting toolbox.

Jacobshare,

Nov 10, 2008

In the article I actually give a link to one person's account of how they found a job on Twitter. But just search Twitter and you'll see for yourself. Try "need + position" and you'll see a number of people offering or discussing.