Twitter and Job Searching

Twitter is a social networking and microblogging service utilising instant messaging, SMS or a web interface. Twitter is open ended and people and companies use it in a variety of ways, including to job search.

Job seekers can use Twitter to find job opportunities, market themselves to companies, showcase their skills and experience, and help land a new job. Here's how.

The buzz lately is all about Twitter. How Twitter is a great communication tool, which it is. How Twitter is a great way to connect with people, which it is. And how Twitter can help you get a job, which it can.

When you're seeking employment, Twitter can be an effective part of your job search strategy. Used in conjunction with LinkedIn, job search engines, and other job sites, Twitter can help you make connections, find job listings, and build a personal brand that will help boost your career and expedite your job search.

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This Twitter Guide that explains what Twitter is, helps you create an account, shows you how to find people to follow on Twitter, and guides you to popular Twitter applications.