When you’re unemployed, you require doing whatever it takes to find a job. You can’t limit yourself to famous job websites, because those websites are going to be attacked by everyone searching for a job. You need to also find jobs that are more specialized, jobs from companies you like, and other openings that you might not hear about elsewhere.

Jobs on Twitter     

Tweets are no longer just for birds. Twitter is the land of the “instant update.” News reporters utilize it to break the news before they have time to write an article. Justin Bieber stalkers use it to scream every time they win a lock of his hair on eBay. Interviewers use it to advertise a recently opened job.

It is the latter that is clearly the most beneficial for you. Twitter has a variety of uses for unemployed employees that might turn it into your new best friend.

Tips to Use Twitter to seek a Job

• Follow Interviewers – Many interviewers have official Twitter accounts where they will advertise recent product releases, news and, of course, new jobs. It might not be that beneficial to follow major businesses such as Microsoft, but smaller businesses will have fewer competitors offering you the immediate edge.
• Professionally Tweet – One good idea is to initiate a professional Twitter account where all of your Tweets relate to the kinds of jobs you’re expecting to find. Personal Twitter accounts are nice, but do not develop the “I’ll be a great employee” impression you are hoping for.
• Network – Twitter is a good way to network with businesses, workers, etc. Expand your followers and over time you’ll establish connections that may assist you find work.

There are obviously a lot of ways that you can use Twitter to find work. Add your resume to your profile and suddenly you are applying to anyone that reads your account. Just because it is a strange addition to Web 2.0 doesn’t mean you should overlook it. It may be your best tool for finding work in today’s economy.