Using Twitter to Find Your Next Job - Learn how to find the Decision Makers Quickly

This video demonstrates how easy it is to find a job using Twitter.

I recently attended a face to face networking event with a group from LinkedIn in Chicago and was surprised when some attendees told me they were "old school" and weren't interested in sites like Twitter.

They had joined LinkedIn because it is known as a professional social network but viewed Facebook and Twitter as time wasters.  Many of them are job seekers and I hope they see this post as it will help them to realize the power of Twitter as well.

In this video one person shares how he was able to connect with decision makers and get hired not once but twice using Twitter.

I encourage you to watch this video and learn another way to use Social Media to make powerful connections.  In today's world knowledge is power only if you use it.

I would love to hear your comments on this.

A new Generational Difference in Networking & Job Seeking

Recently I shared with you the new video resumes used by more than one generation.   The method changed how recruiters view potential candidates and demonstrated the lengths to which the jobless will go to stand out from the crowd and be the one selected for a position.

Participants uploaded their resumes and other relevant documents.

Here is another example of a market differentiator that did not exist just a few years ago. 

Networking with your Avatar


Now this is the way to go eh?  Teleport into the venue and experience the things you can only do in Second Life.

The interesting thing to me is that More than 70 people registered from all over the US as well as from Canada, the UK, France, Spain, and Hong Kong.   And they probably did it in their pajamas.

Part of the fun of this networking event is the presenters are able to use their PowerPoint presentations, or not, as they preferred.  LinkedIn profiles are also featured.  What are you doing with your LinkedIn profile?  How comprehensive is it?

Check it out and share your thoughts.  I would love to hear what you think of this medium both for networking and for job seeking.