13 Twitter Users You'd Better Follow While Searching for a Job

When you think of job hunting, Twitter might not strike as the obvious tool.

14:20 04 March 2021

However, today, this social media platform can be one of the effective career resources - given that you use it right. In fact, if you are not taking advantage of Twitter, you will be missing out on opportunities that might not be advertised otherwise.

 

Twitter is a tool best designed to provide small bits of information. Businesses have developed microblogging techniques that utilize Twitter as a tool for promotion. In addition, you can also use the search function that makes it more customizable compared to other social media networks.

 

That said, to get your hands on the right piece of data, you will also need to follow the right people. In this article, we will look at how you can gain more exposure by following the most beneficial accounts.

 

Recruiters

 

As you can guess, there are thousands of recruiters you can find on Twitter. You can look for those who work in specific companies or for hiring managers who work for independent recruiting firms. Take a look at our inspiring recommendations below. 

 

1. ECommercejobs (@ecommercejob)

 

This is the profile of Harry Joiner, a recruiter in the industries of eCommerce and digital marketing. If you have prepped up your CV using a top resume writing service, watch out for his tweets. You might be able to find a job posting leading you to Shop.org, IR-500, eTail, SEMPO, and the AdTech communities. 

 

1. Jennifer McClure (@JenniferMcClure)

 

McClure had played several roles in her recruiting careers, from being a Human Resources Executive, to Executive Coach. She is now the CEO of Unbridled Talent, a platform she uses to help others pursue their leadership dreams. It goes without saying that her experience in the industry could offer many useful insights for your job search.

 

1. Steven Rothberg (@StevenRothberg)

 

If you are a recent graduate looking to get professional help in kick-starting your career, Steven Rothberg could offer you some guidance. He is the president of the niche job board College Recruiter that focuses on helping students attain great career prospects. Following him can connect you to the right recruiters to get a full-time job, an entry-level position, or even an internship. 

 

1. Chris Russell (@ChrisRussell)

 

Russell calls himself the mad scientist of online recruiting. Reading his tweets can be beneficial if you are trying to get employed in technology-related fields. He is also the founder of RecTechMedia that helps companies with the recruitment technologies, such as applicant tracking systems and ATS bots. Follow him, and you might even know how to tweak your job application to get more interviews. 

 

1. Biron Clark (@BironClark)

 

Clark is the founder of CareerSideKick.com, who also uses his Twitter handle to drop some useful recruiting tips every now and then. 

 

Career Resources

 

Twitter is no longer the forte of individual users. Check out some professional career advice expert websites that can nudge you in the right direction to land an interview. 

 

1. The Muse (@TheMuse)

 

With over 75 million users, The Muse is one of the popular platforms to set up your job hunt. If you want to extend your search outside the typical job search websites, why not try this one out?

 

1. Alison Doyle (@AlisonDoyle)

 

Doyle is the founder of Career Tool Belt that has got you covered from the A to Z in job search. She is also the job search expert for The Balance - meaning the chances that she will drop some expert career advice through her tweets are not so slim. 

 

1. Robin Ryan (@RobinRyanCareer)

 

Ryan has been named America's Top Career Expert by LA Times. She is also known as a job interview coach and inspirational speaker. If you need more on her bio, she has also authored some of the bestselling books on career advice, as well as continuously contributed to Forbes. More than enough reasons to follow her, right?

 

1. Dr. Dawn on Careers (@DrDawnGraham)

 

Are you planning to make a career switch but not finding the right guidance? Dr. Dawn might be able to help you here. She has an entire business and an active Twitter feed set up to help anyone who wants to switch the lines. She is also a psychologist and a TEDx speaker. 

 

1. Chrissy Scivicque (@EatYourCareer)

 

Creator of the career website Eat Your Career, Chrissy is another icon you want to follow if you want to take upon another career path. She has also written several articles on the USNews. 

 

1. Andy Beal (@AndyBeal)

 

A decade ago, your online reputation was not even a thing, nor it had any serious impact on your life. But today, what you post on the web could influence your employment, as well as your chance to land an interview. Andy Beal is someone you want to keep in mind to manage your online reputation and tailor it to your job search.

 

Thought Leaders

 

Sometimes, you need more than just career advice to get on the right foot. Some of these thought leaders can offer you some inspiration when you need it the most. 

 

1. Ramit Sethi (@ramit)

 

You might have already heard of him as a New York Times bestselling author. Sethi writes about business, money, career, and psychology - all parts that need to come together to build the future you want.

 

1. Ben Casnocha (@bencasnocha)

 

If you consider yourself a budding entrepreneur, Casnocha's Twitter page can be an exciting one to follow. He often talks about investing, startup, and of course, networking.

 

Final Words

 

Apart from the accounts above, we also recommend that you follow your alumni association on Twitter. If they have a presence on social networks, it can lead you to other career-related events and help expand your network as well.

 

This is in no way an exhaustive list of the dozens of people who can contribute to your job search at some level. Following them will not cost you anything but could be what makes the difference in your career.