How To Find a Job Using Twitter

Posted on 27. May, 2009 by in How To, Internet Tools

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twitter-logo These days, finding a job is a very difficult task.  Not only are there fewer than normal, but there are many more applicants for every job.  This makes sites like Monster really crowded.  It might be time to try a few new tactics.

Twitter is used for all kinds of things these days, and we are adding job search to the list.  We are going to show you the best people to follow to land that job you’ve been looking for.

Who Should I Follow?

There are several Twitter accounts that can keep you up to date on the latest job openings.  The following is a list of the most well known accounts you can follow to find a job.

freelance_2__bigger@freelance_jobs: Fresh Freelance Jobs delivered to you first. Get it while it is hot!

medipros-300_bigger@media_pros: Jobs for media professionals.

alldevlogo_bigger@alldevjobs: If you are a developer then you should sign up for tese tweets!

simplyhired-icon@simplyhired: SimplyHired is a job search company who’s goal is to make finding your next job a simple yet effective.

project4hire@project4hire:  Project4Hire is a freelance marketplace where you can find freelance jobs, freelance web designers, programmers, writers, marketers and more.

flbuddy_bigger@freelanebuddy: Links to jobs from the biggest freelance websites. Updated every 10 minutes.

indeed_i_bigger@indeed: Indeed. one search. all jobs – job search engine

startuphire@startuphire: Ssearch engine for Jobs at VC backed companies – 10,000 jobs nationwide!

find-internships@findinternships: Free online database of internships and entry-level jobs for college students.

web_design_jobs@web_design_jobs: Tweets related to web design and other graphics jobs to help you browse through projects and work all at the same time.

Conclusion

Following one or all of these Twitter accounts will keep you up to date on many of the latest job postings.  It is great way to quickly and easily find a job you are looking for.  Do you have any other suggestions on who to follow to find a job on Twitter?

By Srikanth AD, see his blog Firefox Ninjas or follow him on Twitter for more information.

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  • ceew

    Twitter is a great tool, and it may see overwhelming at first but- it actually uses the power of small. Just start with the people you know and go from there. if your friends arent hiring theyll know someone who is.

  • http://twitter.com/sarahschager Sarah

    It’d be nice to see more sites that are area specific. Most people are not willing to re-locate states for a job, and therefore people living in AZ don’t need to hear about all the jobs in Kentucky.