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51 Twitter Hashtags to Follow and Use for Your Job Search

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:

  1. #career
  2. #careers
  3. #careeradvice
  4. #careertips
  5. #employment
  6. #careersuccess
  7. #careeradvancement
  8. #careermanagement
  9. #careerdevelopment
  10. #worktrends
  11. #workforce
  12. #professionaldevelopment
  13. #apprenticeship
  14. #careerprogression
  15. #vocation
  16. #apprenticeship
  17. #jobsearch
  18. #jobhunt
  19. #jobhunting
  20. #job
  21. #jobs
  22. #jobinterview
  23. #interview
  24. #interviewtips
  25. #interviews
  26. #jobseeker
  27. #jobseekers
  28. #recruiter
  29. #recruiting
  30. #recruitment
  31. #jobfair
  32. #jobfairs
  33. #jobhuntchat
  34. #Linkedin
  35. #careerchange
  36. #hiring
  37. #hiringnow
  38. #resume
  39. resumes
  40. #resumetips
  41. #resumetip
  42. #freelance
  43. #freelancer
  44. #freelancing
  45. #salary
  46. #negotiation
  47. #negotiations
  48. #dreamjob
  49. #GenY
  50. #millennials
  51. #InternPro

About Mark Anthony Dyson

I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers," career consultant, job seeker advocate, career writer, and founder of this award-winning blog. I help the employed, unemployed, underemployed, and under-appreciated find jobs using job search strategies to navigate the new job market. I aim to give a safe place online to those with different needs, cultures, and ethnicities to find their voice in the job market. Thousands have read my career advice throughout the web as I write about everything from job search strategies to the mobile job search. I have published more than 400 articles on this blog and some of the largest career sites such as Recruiter.com, YouTern, and Come Recommended. I've been quoted in major online publications such as Monster, TIME/Money, Fortune, Business Insider and MSN. FlexJobs, JobMonkey, Aerotek, Career Pivot, and CareerSherpa listed my podcast as one of the top podcasts to help your job search. Love for you to sign up for the weekly newsletter. I share the latest articles I've written, new podcast episodes, and answer any questions you may have. The new job search is scary and if you need help, I am here for it!

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5 Ways Job Seekers Should Act Like a Consultant

5 Ways Job Seekers Should Act Like a Consultant

Many job seekers approach their job searches as if they were waiting for someone to tell them what to do. I have seen professionals of all levels behave this way.

People naturally take the path of least resistance. They want to write a resume quickly and toss it…

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With luck, maybe 2 out of every 100 applications leads to a loose employment prospect.

Even professionals who have challenging career paths approach their job searches like coloring books: They will color inside the lines until someone tells them to do something different.

If you’re one of these job seekers, expect to conduct your job search for years to come. If you want to see success, you should start paying attention to how successful consultants control their careers. These independent professionals have total say over how they work, when they work, on what they work, and for whom they work.

The consultant’s approach to working with clients is one you should adopt in your job search in the following ways:

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1. Consultants Take a Holistic Approach to Problem-Solving

Consultants look at the larger picture. They identify the most significant issues plaguing their clients and the areas affected. Consultants tend to look for the root of the problem without ignoring the symptoms. They walk people through issues and through the thought processes underpinning the solutions.

Now, as a job seeker, imagine you approached potential employers the same way: Identifying their big-picture issues, uncovering the roots, and explaining exactly how you could address the problems and add value. Suddenly, you’re not just a job seeker anymore, but an asset.

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

2. Consultants Find the Right Fit

Before taking on work, consultants consider if they’re right for the client’s problem. No one can be everything to everyone, and consultants won’t work with clients unless they are absolutely sure it’s the best fit.

Job seekers should have the same mindset, instead of taking a job with whoever wants them.

Successful job seekers see their interview with the hiring manager as a chance to interview the…

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3. Consultants Understand Their Industries

Consultants must find creative solutions. They adopt different strategies to identify and solve different problems. These thoughtful approaches require a deep understanding of the consultant’s client and industry.

Do you have as deep an understanding of your industry and potential employers?

Read Think Like a Consultant: Win at Today’s Job Search

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4. Consultants Know Their Competitors

Consultants know what their competitors are doing and the results they’re achieving. They know all the latest trends among their competitors, including what’s working and what isn’t.

Likewise, job seekers must know how their competitors are winning employers over, and they have to…

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5. Consultants Know When to Be Direct

Consultants may need to be tactfully direct when addressing a client’s issues. This approach often sparks additional questions, and consultants have to be prepared to offer strategies for moving forward.

Job seekers, likewise, must enter interviews with concrete ideas prepared. They must be ready to initiate direct conversations about what the employer needs and how they can fulfill that need.

About Mark Anthony Dyson

I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers," career consultant, job seeker advocate, career writer, and founder of this award-winning blog. I help the employed, unemployed, underemployed, and under-appreciated find jobs using job search strategies to navigate the new job market. I aim to give a safe place online to those with different needs, cultures, and ethnicities to find their voice in the job market. Thousands have read my career advice throughout the web as I write about everything from job search strategies to the mobile job search. I have published more than 400 articles on this blog and some of the largest career sites such as Recruiter.com, YouTern, and Come Recommended. I've been quoted in major online publications such as Monster, TIME/Money, Fortune, Business Insider and MSN. FlexJobs, JobMonkey, Aerotek, Career Pivot, and CareerSherpa listed my podcast as one of the top podcasts to help your job search. Love for you to sign up for the weekly newsletter. I share the latest articles I've written, new podcast episodes, and answer any questions you may have. The new job search is scary and if you need help, I am here for it!

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5 Lessons on Career Success I Learned in College

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…

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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…

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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.

About Mark Anthony Dyson

I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers," career consultant, job seeker advocate, career writer, and founder of this award-winning blog. I help the employed, unemployed, underemployed, and under-appreciated find jobs using job search strategies to navigate the new job market. I aim to give a safe place online to those with different needs, cultures, and ethnicities to find their voice in the job market. Thousands have read my career advice throughout the web as I write about everything from job search strategies to the mobile job search. I have published more than 400 articles on this blog and some of the largest career sites such as Recruiter.com, YouTern, and Come Recommended. I've been quoted in major online publications such as Monster, TIME/Money, Fortune, Business Insider and MSN. FlexJobs, JobMonkey, Aerotek, Career Pivot, and CareerSherpa listed my podcast as one of the top podcasts to help your job search. Love for you to sign up for the weekly newsletter. I share the latest articles I've written, new podcast episodes, and answer any questions you may have. The new job search is scary and if you need help, I am here for it!