We all know how hard employment is to come by in the current economic climate, and how hard it will be to come by in the foreseeable future, but some have come across it in an unlikely place, a website most of us know called Twitter. Employers have actually been known to hire people based on what they tweet, and by reading this article you could have employers knocking on your door (or following your tweets) in no time. Mashable.com have spoken with 9 tweeters who have landed a job through the website, and they give their top 6 tips on how to make your online job hunting successful.
Tweet like an industry expert.
Tweet like an industry expert.
Your tweets should be informative, relative and represent you as a professional individual and an expert within your industry with important and unique ideas to contribute. Christa Keizer, an intern at a strategy and communications firm at the time, used Twitter to post industry related tweets on a daily basis to establish credibility, and was subsequently offered a job in the company she was interning in.
Use Twitter hashtags.
You can find job listings and general advice on Twitter by simply using hash tags, e.g. #jobadvice. Most industry conferences have their own hashtags nowadays, so when you see one approaching, even if your not attending, get involved using the hashtag. It’s all about getting your name out there, and making a connection with possible employersConnect with recruiters and current employers.
Don’t hesitate to research the companies you want to work for and find out who is involved with recruiting there. Even if they are not hiring at the moment, stay in touch with recruiters and employees, that way when a position opens up, you may be contacted.
Twitter is all about networking, it’s a social networking site! So why not use it in order to build yourself a network of people relevant to the area you would like to work in? Surprisingly a lot of people who have successfully obtained employment over Twitter weren’t even looking for a job! It’s all about who you know, and the more people you do know, the better your chances are. So begin to make your social network, you could be one acquaintance away from securing your new job!
Start a ‘Hire Me’ campaign.
Although this may not be the best strategy for every type of job out there, it has proven to be very effective for many, including Eric Romer, who, after a job posting for his dream job, he set up a website, Facebook page, Youtube account and Twitter page (being the most effective in his opinion) all in the name of getting the job. Within 48 hours he had received a call and subsequently got the job!Take it offline.
Quite obviously, a relationship online cannot be as strong as one in the real world, so arranging to meet a business acquaintance who you may have met on Twitter first may be a great idea in your efforts to secure a job. Once you’ve gained a certain level of dialogue with a potential employer, meeting them will boost your relationship and help in obtaining the job!
As you can see from these easy tips, its not that hard to secure a job, you just have to look in the right places!
Article taken from http://www.mashable.com/
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