I use my twitter account @HireThatRedhead for job search activities. I started by posting updates about my job search and website, HireThatRedhead.com. I then followed job posters and potential employers. Now with the addition of "Lists" to twitter, those activities have become easier and more streamlined.
I've heard twitter described as a "firehose" of information. This became true of the information I was receiving as I started to follow more and more people. Some people I follow only post jobs. Some post job search tips, but not opportunities. Some post social media or communication articles. Some are potential employers. Twitter lists allow me to break all of these down for easier consumption.
I keep lists now for "postings," "services," and "contacts." "Postings" are those that post job opportunities. "Services" are those that post job search tips. "Contacts" are the people and companies that I have networked with during my job search.
"Postings" is the list I use the most since I am looking for a job. Instead of wading through 150 tweets to find the 75 jobs that posted since I checked yesterday, I now just check out my "postings" list and cut my browsing time in half. I still read through my regular twitter homepage, but it's nice to have a list when I'm only in the mood for job-hunting.
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There are third-party programs such as Tweetdeck that have "list"-like options. I've been using the web interface primarily for viewing tweets and Twitterfeed to post. It looks like twitter just integrated a feature that had already been available in other programs. I'm downloading Tweetdeck today to see if using it will benefit my job search activities.
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