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Social Networking and Job Searching: Can You Really Find Jobs on Twitter?
In terms of online social networking websites, Twitter and Facebook, are two of the most popular websites…at least today. Twitter is well-known for its steady stream of short messages that are limited to 140 characters. At first glance, it might appear as if Twitter is nothing but an ideal, on-the-go way to communicate with friends and family. It is, but you can do a lot of Twitter and that includes searching for jobs.
When it comes to social networking, Twitter, and job searching, you might wonder "how do I get started?"
You do not need a free Twitter account to get started. Some companies do have private feeds, but most are setup to allow public viewing. A free Twitter account is ideal in that you can use it for networking. However, you will not be applying for jobs directly through the website; therefore, creating this free account is 100% optional and your decision to make.
As for finding jobs, you have a number of different approaches:
Job listings are posted on social networking websites by companies whom do the hiring. For instance, if you view the Twitter page for EXAMPLE COMPANY, you may find "Apply online for our full-time office manager position at our home office inHouston,TX." You'll find a link attached to this where you can apply.
This approach is difficult because these types of job postings are few and far in between. Follow a company on Twitter or occasionally check their feed and you are likely to find more promotional tweets than job listings. In this case; it is all about being online at the right time.
Job listings are also posted on social networking websites by third-party companies and individuals. For example, WEBSITE 1 is a job search website who also has a Twitter account. They use this account to post sample job listings online. You can click the link to be connected with the full job listing and to apply.
This approach is ideal in that most social networking accounts focus solely on current job listings, although you may find a few job search tips scatter here and there. The main downside to this job searching approach is that many companies have a national following; therefore, not all jobs will be local. You can, however, do a search to find local job feeds.
In addition to finding hiring companies and third-party companies and individuals who share job listings online, you can also perform a search. Many social networking websites use tags, such as #jobs or #jobsearch. This type of search will only show you tweets where these specific tags were used. Basically, you get straight-up job listings, as opposed to having to weed through a ton of information.
Twitter is just one of the many social networking websites that you can use as a job searching tool.
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Please help: How does one go about moving to another state?
I'm from NY & will most likely be moving a few states away in late spring/early summer (anywhere from Maine to Colorado). My boyfriend will be doing residency for being a doctor & the training he needs isn't available here. We both want to stick together & be near each other--but don't want to just shack up together. That just simply isn't us. So most likely, I'll have my own place to rent. There is little here for me where I currently live, so starting over somewhere else appeals to me, too. My boyfriend will find out where his residency will be in March. I do know he will be kept quite busy (have gotten a taste of that w/med school), but that's why I'll have my own life, working & doing my hobbies. I love him & I'm in this for the long haul. Anyway, what's the best way to search for a good apartment successfully? How do I go about getting a job in the next state? Do I do that after I move? What about the little things like changing my car license? Thanks for any input!
Your easiest bet is to go online and find a newspaper and phone-book for the areas you're interested in. If possible, get a hard copy of the phone-book sent to you. You can also usually find those freebie apartment rental books and get some of those mailed to you to.This will give you apartment listings, job openings, resources for local DMV and other government offices, and a clue about the types of neighborhoods there are, from news stories and who the papers are written for. It's much easier than trying to find things separately on the internet, because many businesses still don't bother getting listed online, but everyone is in the phone-book. You need to mail out resumes to businesses you're interested in, and there the phone book is good too. Many times company's may not have an ad, but might still be interested in opening a job. Make sure you include a cover letter that tells the hiring manager that you are moving and why, and call back several days later to ask if they got it.
Apartments are found by cold calling and interviewing managers of every listing and finding the amenities and prices. When they learn you're moving in from out of state, they're usually quite ready to help you over the phone and email. Depending on the State, you usually have a few weeks to get licenses and things switched over. It's a bit annoying, but not usually too difficult. Job hunting should be done as soon as you know where you're going, and apartment hunting usually starts a few weeks before, although many places won't hold anything for more than a couple weeks. Switching utilities and licenses can be done when you move in.
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How Can I pay my Rent?
I lost my job last month after cutbacks (as most people are)
I have been searching frantically for a job since then using state resources, websites like jobsinme.com (i live in Maine), myspace & craigslist, newspapers, as well as submitting more than 20 applications locally in local retail stores & restaurants.
I have gone to the town and have been told I am not eligible for rent vouchers for another 90 days because of a state law requiring 120 days between loss of employment & request of voucher.
I am going on thursday to apply for state insurance and food stamps as a last resort to feed myself.
If I don't find a way to pay my rent (please no sarcastic responses) I'm going to be living on the streets during the Maine winter. I have no where else to go.
please help me!
Have you applied for unemployment insurance?
Do you have a Roth IRA (you can withdraw up to the amount you've contributed without penalty since you've already paid taxes on that amount). Do you have a traditional IRA (you can usually borrow money from your IRA).
Do you have anything to sell or anything to use as collateral for a loan? Do you have any credit cards?
Have you approach one of those staffing agencies? Contracting is usually a good way to get your feet in the door and with a staffing agency, there's at least someone else looking for a job for you.
I've only ever gotten jobs through networking and never through job postings, ie.: people who know me and know my work hire me. It may be a good time to contact people who you've dealt with in the past, maybe some vendors? Vendors that you've had business relationships with are good contacts because they deal with a number of people that had similar jobs as yours was but with different companies.
When you do get a job, save up a six month salary buffer so that you don't get yourself into such a situation again.
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