12 Tips To Finding A Job On Twitter

Twitter was created as a micro-blogging service with the idea of sharing and communicating in 140 characters. But as the website continues its exponential growth with more than 44.5 million unique visitors worldwide in June 2009, it is becoming a hot-spot for job seekers as well.

Formulate a Twitter job hunting strategy to effectively build your professional network and personal brand to get you your dream job.

Below are 12 tips to help you get started!

1. Create a separate professional Twitter Account

Personal and professional tweets normally do not mix well together. My recommendation is to have two separate accounts: one personal and another professional. If you have a personal account, beware of what you share and try to keep your profiles as private as possible. Click here to see why!

2. Choose the right username

Choose a username that makes your profile easy to search for. It should contain your full name or at least your first name. You can also include your industry or area of expertise. For example, Sebastian_Tech or JonWebDesigner. You have up to 15 characters to define yourself!

3. Design your profile to impress

Create a “killer” job pitch in your Twitter bio (You have 140 characters). Try to use a tag line that reflects your professionalism. Be smart, provocative and innovative. Also, include a link to your online CV or resume in your bio. Use tools like VisualCV for a strong visual impact. Choose a professional-looking avatar and utilize your Twitter background to promote yourself (as seen below).

4. Build your personal brand as an expert in your field

Twitter is a great space for sharing your experience and knowledge. Displaying a consistent level of expertise could help recruiters look beyond your CV to evaluate your qualifications.