Among all the helpful online resources for your job search, don’t forget about twitter. Twitter is a popular social-media tool that allows users to create an online profile and send out short postings (called tweets) on any subject, which are available for everyone to see. Twitter also allows users to follow other people on Twitter who have similar interests. For people who are job searching, Twitter can be a great tool for several reasons:
- Many companies and professional groups have Twitter accounts and post job openings; some even have Twitter accounts just for posting job openings. By following these accounts you will have access to any job postings instantly.
- Following a company’s Twitter feed also gives you an opportunity to learn more about them and what they do, which will help when you are putting together your targeted résumé.
- Creating a Twitter account is also an opportunity for you to build a professional presence for yourself. Commenting on or creating postings about something in your industry can help to show how knowledgeable and professional you are.
- Using Twitter can also be a great way to grow your professional network. Following people and organizations in your field and interacting with them is a great way to build new connections.
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