Twitter Your Way to the Top
by Balance
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posted May 1 2012 11:53AM
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 Even though the economy is starting to look up and more jobs are becoming available, it can still be hard to make yourself stand out in a sea of potential hires. Even though you've re-read your cover letter 100 times and your resume is impeccable, you still feel like just another applicant? Maybe it's time for a new approach. Social network have no doubt seen a rise in popularity over the past few years. And while some networks like LinkedIn focus on the professional world, most are considered a social escape. But by utilizing these social networks for business, it can be easier to make yourself stand out from the crowd.
Twitter is one of the largest social networks out there, and many people are beginning to use it as a professional presence. Potential job applicants can use it to express their expertise, character and opinions to future employers. Here's how you can do the same.
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Set up an account. Be sure to keep it professional. Use a name that represents you and will be memorable. Post a clean and appropriate image. Create a short profile that includes things like job, hobbies, and passions.
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Go mobile. Get Twitter on your mobile device so you can be active in the community throughout the day.
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Know the lingo. Every social network as its own language; acronyms and keywords that are vital to interacting with other users. The faster you learn their meanings and uses, the faster you'll benefit.
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Focus on targets. Be thoughtful of who your follow. Hiring managers and agencies often post job openings and opportunities. Use these to get your foot in the door.
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Etiquette. Be active. Be appropriate. Follow others and share information.
Twitter is an under utilized tool in the business world but can lead to new opportunities that may have otherwise passed you by.
source theladders.com
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