Twin Twitter Executive Job Search Tips - Executive Career Brandâ„¢

Twin Twitter Executive Job Search Tips Youve got a good handle on todays executive job search. You know what you need to do to land your next job, and youve set about doing it. Youve already done the following: Compiled a list of 15-20 target companies that are a mutual good fit. Researched each companys current needs and challenges, and how you can help them solve their problems. Identified a few key decision makers within each company. Started  connecting with these key people through cold contact,  introductions, and/or other networking methods. Take your social networking beyond and at least dabble with Twitter. Here are 2 easy ways to use it to accelerate your job search. Of course, youll first have to join Twitter and post a relevant key word-rich bio: 1. Search Twitter  for your same target list of companies and key decision makers. Follow them if theyre there. Listen in on their conversations to get a feel for the corporate culture and for job opportunities, market intelligence and due diligence. Follow the people they follow. Retweet (RT) them regularly (to get on their radar and stay top of mind). Send them an @reply or @mention from time to time, but dont overwhelm them. Both include that persons @username, so will show up in the @Mention tab of their home pages. Theyll notice you. Direct message (DM) them to make contact, if theyve followed you back and when/if you’re comfortable reaching out to them. 2. Use s Tweets Application. You can choose to display your most recent tweets on your profile. I suggest you be  careful with this. I find that not all tweets are -worthy. Another important feature of this app is that it gives you instant access to the updates of people you are following on Twitter and the power to tweet, reply, and re-tweet â€" all from your home page. Related posts: Twitter Turbocharges Executive Job Search and Personal Brand Visibility Twitter Executive Branding Strategy: The Beauty of a Retweet 14 Reasons I Won’t Follow You On Twitter Are Your Target Employers on Twitter? 55 Top Job Search Experts To Follow On Twitter 10 Ways I Use Twitter to Build My Personal Brand Does Your Twitter Bio Pack an Executive Brand Punch? Photo by Meg Guiseppi 00 0