Could twitter get you a job?

Social media has now become a huge influence in billions of lives. The biggest are undoubtedly Facebook and Twitter. However, where Facebook can be construed as a tool for unproductivity as well as a burden on company bosses, could Twitter do exactly the opposite and help further your professional career.

Facebook is seen more a personal space, Twitter is a network that extends past your network of friends all about reading what others have to say and having others reading what you have to say. When combined with LinkedIn, it can be extremely helpful to contractors looking for their next placement.

LinkedIn is a social network for the professional, allowing one to show their working history and skills, like an online CV and create connections in their desirable industries. Not only does this get you out there but it also allows companies to notice you if they look to professionals on LinkedIn.

Throw in the Twitter integration tool on there and it allows people to learn even more about you and your interests. Who you follow can say a lot about a person, but who is following you could say a lot more.
Who you follow shows a person’s interests, but the level of followers one amasses could show whether this is a person that others find interesting, someone that can be knowledgeable and that others like to listen to.
Andrew Grill, CEO of PeopleBrowser UK says hiring companies that use twitter will take note of applicants who are following them.

“Those hiring managers effectively using twitter will take special note of someone who starts following them, and then applies for a job with their company. It says to me that they are doing their homework not just on my company, but also on me. These are the modern day traits that set candidates apart and ensure they are noticed in today’s crowded marketplace.”

He also says that it makes sense to have a constantly updated profile as well as linking back to your professional profile on LinkedIn so details stay fresh.

For job hunters, add another weapon to your professional profile by utilising twitter and you may have a leg up on the competition in searching for your next role. So what are you waiting for, get tweeting for a better career.