Mark Anthony Dyson, Author at The Voice of Job Seekers

51 Twitter Hashtags to Follow and Use for Your Job Search

Twitter hashtags for careers and job search purposes is still a useful way to follow conversations and expand the reach of your tweet. The hashtag is helpful when you’re researching jobs, finding career advice, workforce trends, or industry trends. You can also expand your reach when the content would benefit many people, so you add several hashtags to give the tweet optimal exposure.

In 2012, Joshua Waldman published an article on his blog, “50 Hottest Twitter Hashtags for Job Seekers.” Waldman’s post was a great resource. Job seekers will find valuable content offering advice, articles, videos, podcasts, and even job leads.

I looked at his article recently and discovered some of the terms went away. I don’t know if I was successful in creating a new list of hashtags to follow on Twitter, but I say with certainty this list is useful as a job search tool.

Long ago in Twitter hashtag history

Last year, Twitter published a Twitter hashtag Do’s and Don’t article reinserting their usefulness and perhaps, to motivate others to start using them again. I have never stopped using them as I write job search advice and tweet out articles.

You may apply the same hashtags below to follow its a Facebook career and job search update. Many people have used Facebook to update their Twitter account for years. Since Linkedin’s algorithm is different from Twitter’s algorithm, you may find it more resourceful depending on the terms you search.

During my research in using these hashtags, I have some tips to help you if you want to add Twitter as one of your job search tools:

Some hashtags have more accessible tweets than others. All of the career-related hashtags listed below are the most robust. Some will go back to 2008. Not all hashtags are created equal. Even if a hashtag has fewer tweets than other popular ones, but it doesn’t mean they are not as useful.

Consider following the long-running #jobhuntchat and #InternPro (originated by YouTern.com) Twitter chats. Both I believe have been running eight years strong.

Keep in mind many people abuse hashtags all of the time. People often use hashtags humorously or to send a completely unrelated message.

Spelling makes all of the difference in following the right hashtag. Note there is a “career” and “careers” hashtag, as there is a “job” and “jobs.” There are hashtags for the misspelled ones, too.

Check out these 50 and let me know I should add some more to this list:

#career
#careers
#careeradvice
#careertips
#employment
#careersuccess
#careeradvancement
#careermanagement
#careerdevelopment
#worktrends
#workforce
#professionaldevelopment
#apprenticeship
#careerprogression
#vocation
#apprenticeship
#jobsearch
#jobhunt
#jobhunting
#job
#jobs
#jobinterview
#interview
#interviewtips
#interviews
#jobseeker
#jobseekers
#recruiter
#recruiting
#recruitment
#jobfair
#jobfairs
#jobhuntchat
#Linkedin
#careerchange
#hiring
#hiringnow
#resume
resumes
#resumetips
#resumetip
#freelance
#freelancer
#freelancing
#salary
#negotiation
#negotiations
#dreamjob
#GenY
#millennials
#InternPro

About Mark Anthony Dyson

I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers!" I offer compassionate career and job search advice as I hack and re-imagine the job search process. You need to be "the prescription to an employer's job description." You must be solution-oriented and work in positions in companies where you are the remedy. Your job search must be a lifestyle, and your career must be in front of you constantly. You can no longer shed your aspirations at the change seasons. There are strengths you have that need constant use and development. Be sure you sign up to download my E-Book, "421 Modern Job Search Tips 2021!" You can find my career advice and work in media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Glassdoor, and many other outlets.

by Mark Anthony Dyson

How to Find Work That Matters w/ Mark Babbitt

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Welcome back to the fifth season of the podcast.

We are in an economy that has a four percent unemployment rate, and now many people are looking and leaping to new work opportunities. Are you looking for what you consider the best “fit” or are you taking the first job offer you get?

Mark Babbit, CEO of YouTern and President of WorkIQ says you have an opportunity to find work you care about.

Is work culture important to you? Here are three ways you can let us know:

Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the same number
Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, press the “Send Voicemail” button on the right side of your screen and leave a message
Send email feedback to mark@thevoiceofjobseekers.com

More about Mark Babbitt:

Mark has been on the podcast four times over the five years. He is constantly working on making the workplace a better environment for everyone. He has been featured in Forbes and The Wall Steet Journal.

Here are some highlights from our discussion:

We’re learning now After years of taking the first job that came along how important it is to feel fulfilled from our work and to feel like our work matters.
Culture has become important, happiness is becoming more important when they’re being compensated well.
“Fit” isn’t the important thing – companies should “hire to shake things up a little bit – feel apart of the culture, but help improve the culture.”
Shouldn’t companies hire for three to five years from now – hire for the culture you want in the future.
Have conversations with the manager before you sign on (78% leave the company because of their manager). Research the job seeker does go way beyond the about page. Is there an alignment of company values?
Verify what the company says about themselves by asking the interviewer, “What is it really like here? What is keeping you here?” Look for radical candor from the interviewer. If you don’t get real answers, perhaps it’s not the right fit for you.
Don’t ever assume you won’t find the right fit.
What is “workplace intelligence” and what job seekers can do to leverage it. Here are the seven:

Culture & Workplace Climate Change
Transformational Leadership
Employee Engagement reimagined
Optimistic Workplace
Community Building
Purpose Driven Performance
Social Intelligence

Use my contact information above to inquire about individual or group coaching. Or leave a message anytime on the “send voicemail” button on the side of any page of my blog.

You can also sign up for my weekly newsletter at the top right of my page in order to be on the early list of my free e-Guide, “219 Modern Job Search Tips for 2019” to be sent to subscribers the third week of October!

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by Mark Anthony Dyson

5 Lessons on Career Success I Learned in College

For mass communications majors at college, getting a television or radio reporting gig was a major career stepping stone. I was not one of those mass communications majors, but when I saw a job posting for a reporter position with a radio program, I decided to apply.

I knew the competition would be substantial, and that I would be at a disadvantage. I was a communications major, but not a mass communications major. Most of those students had experience writing copy and talking in front of cameras. Even if they had only practiced in simulations, they still had more experience than I had.

But I knew I had a few things going for me: gumption, a recorder, and a profound sense of curiosity. I also paid attention to detail. The application process required candidates to submit sample interviews, which I did. An associate dean at my university was kind enough to give me 20 minutes of his time to discuss his enthusiastic study of ghosts. I knew I had nailed a topic no one else would think of.

I got the job, beating out the dozens of mass communication majors who applied. Anne, the news director at the program, told me I was the only candidate to submit an interview. She said she kept telling applicants, “You have to go and talk to people!”

Being compensated for doing something I loved was a dream come true. That job had everything: flexibility, fun, and adventure. It also taught me a few valuable life lessons that I still carry with me:

1. Your Job Search Won’t Be Comfortable

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The associate dean gave me an impressive interview, despite my fear and anxiety. The collaboration accomplished precisely what the employer wanted to see — but it was still a harrowing experience.

Don’t expect to operate from your comfort zone during your job search.

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2. Treat People Extraordinarily Well

I eventually got a chance to work with the dean of the college for a week, and it set up some other related job opportunities. I only had this chance because I treated people well and focused on my relationships at work.

Don’t view jobs as one-off events. See how they can have long-tail effects on your life and career. Build your relationships.

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3. Be Ready to Prove Your Worth

Landing a job will require some evidence of your value — like the interview I did with the associate dean.

There are other ways to showcase your value, such as social proof on your website or LinkedIn profile. Online assessments and behavioral testing are becoming more common parts of the hiring process as well, so you must be ready to perform on demand in order to show employers you have what it takes to succeed.

Read Be a Consultant, Not a Job Seeker nor Anything Like Your Competition

4. Adopt a Consultant Mindset

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Unless you’re aiming for a contract job, you need to show you can do more than just fix a single problem.

You want to prove that you can collaborate with various partners in your organization in order to create new value.

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For example, the news director was impressed that I interviewed the associate dean for my demo tape. I learned later the dean was at the top of his field, and I was fortunate to get any time at all with him. The dean was also impressed: He thought my genuine interest in his studies offered a value rarely available to him.

Read 10 Ways to Stay in Demand for Your Work – And Career

5. Do Great Work t0 Stay in Demand

It takes time to master your profession or craft. You won’t immediately be the best, but you can build a portfolio of white papers, articles, videos, interviews, and other relevant projects that show off your skills. Without my interview with the dean, I probably would not have gotten the job. Regularly producing great work is how you stay in demand.

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Your road to job search success can be difficult at times, but it doesn’t have to be unproductive. Do great work and forge valuable relationships with like-minded people — even when you aren’t looking for a job. This is how you will stand out and get noticed before you even need to be.