Twitter chats are a valuable job search resource that few people take advantage of. They’re a place to get feedback on your job search from career experts, recruiters and other job seekers. Twitter chats are when a group of people virtually meet for a certain time period (usually an hour) to discuss a specific topic. It’s a great place to learn and find key people to follow. I think few people know they exist, and those that do don’t know exactly how to join them. Lemme give you a run down of some popular ones and then some instructions on how to join them.
- #HFchat Fridays 9 am PST A chat by the same creator of #HireFriday that answers 4-5 pressing questions to advance your job search.
- #jobhuntchat Mondays at 7 pm PST Career advice based on four questions a week.
- #careerchat Tuesdays at 10 am PST Hosted by Manpower, the leaders will answer a wide range of career-related questions.
- #u30pro Thursdays 5 pm PST Chat for all ages and professionals that focuses on issues surrounding professionals under 30.
There is also an upcoming “Dr. Woody” chat this Wednesday, May 18th, at 8pm EST. Dr. Woody is my mentor and a well-respected career consultant. This week he’ll center on interview tips. Dr. Woody and other participants will share ideas in regards to the following questions:
- What’s the wackiest, most bizarre interview question you’ve heard?
- How do you deal with tough or off-the-wall questions?
- How do you dress for the interview?
- Do you prep different for phone vs. Skype interviews?
Here are four easy steps that’ll get you involved in a Twitter chat in no time:
- In advance of the chat, take a few minutes to sign up for a Twitter account if you don’t have one already.
- Right before the chat, go to TweetChat and sign up in the first box by linking to your Twitter account.
- Now, enter the hashtag for the chat (e.g., #drwoodychat) at the top of the TweetChat screen and click “Go.”
- Start chatting!
Hope to see you in a Twitter chat soon!
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