Twitter may not be the first social media site you consider for posting your rsum. Savvy candidates,

Twitter may not be the first social media site you consider for posting your résumé. Savvy candidates, however, know that Twitter has one major advantage over more obvious sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook. Twitter is an unsaturated market where your brand and mini résumé could separate you from the crowd. Everyone wants to read less, including hiring managers. In up to 280 characters, your main selling points in a mini Twitter résumé would be an appealing, easy read.

The Twitter résumé teasers below present just enough information to tantalize a hiring manager looking for someone who fits her profile. In preparing a more professional Twitter résumé, include the job title you are seeking, your strongest and most relevant skills, and where you are now or wish to relocate. Use hyperlinks to refer readers to your full information on LinkedIn or your website. Use job-related hashtags for your desired position to attract employers seeking such a worker. To explore examples, conduct a Google search for Twitter resumes. Following are a few fun examples of content. Can you do better?

● Copywriter for print/online. Photo editor. Fashion/luxury market. #copywriter #fashionluxurymarket

● Recent grad. Intern experience in marketing/communication in NYC. Will relocate. #communicationinternship

#marketingcommunication

● Data analyst. Coffee lover. Full-time cat mom. Database extraordinaire. Ref: Acct mgr @ABCLtd.#dataanalyst 

Your Task.

Compose three possible mini Twitter résumés using your information. Your instructor may ask you to present them for discussion in class or in your chat/discussion group.