My Twexperience on Twitter - When I Grow Up

My Twexperience on Twitter - When I Grow Up Print by Angela Hogan; you can purchase it here. If Luke didnt find me, he might have married his iPhone. If I didnt find Luke, I might have married Twitter. But, if youre like Luke, youre bound to be asking right now, Twitter is stupid! OK, thats not a question, but I can see that youre confused. You might want to better communicate by saying, Whats so special about Twitter? You can keep the whininess in your voice if youd like. I get it. Well, Ill tell you whats so special about Twitter, besides the fact that Punky Brewster, MC Hammer, Wil Wheaton are on it. Forget them. This is about you. You posting links that you want to share with others, and getting links that would be of value to you. You connecting with not only your friends and people you dont know (thats what your friend The Whiner would say), but your friends, potential clients, experts in your field (or other fields), your peers, etc. You taking 140 characters and making them mean something, forming a connection to both others as well as creating a more well-rounded picture of yourself. My Coach (@intandem) said it best: Use it to get others to know, like trust you; you get to know, like trust others. I tweet on a mixture of personal, business and marketing topics so ppl can get a 360 view of me. Also offer answers to be helpful. Wil Wheaton also sums it up by saying: Twitter didnt have to be about What are you doing? but could be about Whats on your mind right now? It was, as the saying goes, a light bulb moment for me, and I started using Twitter for off-the-top-of-my-head thoughts that didnt warrant their own post here on my blog. In order to both give receive some value out of this weird thing, I make sure to tweet about: my personal stuff (Feeling really overwhelmed by all the things I have to do. Seems like a big, fat, juicy, oily, cheesy, crunchy list is in order) links that I find personally interesting (Anyone have over $100 to hear Carol Brady sing?: http://tinyurl.com/57nmtn) links that I find professionally interesting (My word for 2009 is FOCUS. Whats yours? http://is.gd/f0r6) responding to others tweets (@sweetblogomine Whats sriracha? Sounds like someone that wears fancy pants would eat that.) promoting my blog (My 30th Year, reflected upon on my 31st birthday: http://is.gd/fRzX One of my most personal posts, for sure) promoting my business (Updated my site! You can now find packages pricing (Services), an updated landing FAQ page, a new Testimonials page! http://is.gd/becg) retweeting others tweets that I find interesting (RT @problogger Post by @Jimconnolly about affects of highly photoshopping avatars: http://tinyurl.com/97xhxv via @LyricalVenus) Here are some Twitter Basics Tips that I got from my friend who got me to join: If you want to put a short link in your post, you can make it small through is.gd. I have it on my toolbar, so I just click it when Im on a page, and it makes a very short link to that page. To search for types of people you might want to follow, you can use: Twellow Mr Tweet Twitter Grader (enter your own name itll bring up people like you on the bottom of the page. You can also use the Twitter Elite in the site to find The Big Guys) Twitter Search (you can also use this to check  your own name   see if youve missed any @s as well as using it to find specific search terms) I also found these posts to be helpful: Twitter Tips Tools for your Tweets Twitter Tips for 35 Twitter Users Ten Top Twitter Tips Twictionary a dictionary for Twitter (although in all honesty, you just have to know what @, RT, #, tweet, follow mean/do) Just know this: Whatever you do, do not answer the question, What are you doing?, which is what Twitter asks above the box that you post your tweet in (yes, your 140-character Twitter post is called a tweet). Nobody cares unless youre someplace, or doing something,  awesome. There is nothing worse that a profile whose tweets consist of Eating a turkey sandwich, Watching Baywatch and Going to bed. Night twiends! The only thing thats worse is a profile of an obvious spammer, who only tweets links to www.makemoneyquickyoulazyschmuck.com. Twitter is really there to connect with other people, if I dont see any @s or any links or any questions I would think youre just there to promote yourself (=spam) or hear yourself talk. Now that youre a twexpert (see how this affects you? Its a disease) please make sure that you follow me, and leave me a comment below (or @ me if you got the hang of things) so that I can make sure that I follow ya back! May the tweet be with you!* *That was for Luke. I figured a Star Wars quote would stop him from making fun of Twitter again. Its also a dis back to him because Star Wars is for nerds. Thankfully, he likes when I make fun of him.

Content Writing Resume For Freshers - A New Job to Help You Get An Interview

Content Writing Resume For Freshers - A New Job to Help You Get An InterviewIf you are a new or fresher in the job market, a content writing resume for freshers can help you get a foot in the door. To help you make the most of your application, I will outline a few important points to remember.In your content writing resume for freshers, I would recommend getting at least two lines on your experiences. Most employers will want to know about a specific assignment or project you completed. The length of this area can vary depending on the requirements of the employer. It is also a good idea to talk about a specific theme or area of focus that you have worked on in the past. For example, let's say you had an assignment to write an article on people's needs for web sites.Let's say your content writing resume for freshers has a short section about your background. This is one of the best ways to build a job history. Employers love to get to know the person they are hiring in terms of qual ifications and experience. You can include your titles, positions, and specialties as well.The other important thing to remember in a content writing resume for freshers is to talk about your strengths. One of the first things they will ask is 'Tell me about a job you have done.' If you are a good writer, you will be able to fill that gap. You need to remember that your job experience is an asset to your resume.The best content to include in your content writing resume for freshers is your portfolio. How often did you work for a company or project? Were there any awards you received? List all of your projects with the dates, status, and success of each. This is an extremely important area in your content writing resume for freshers.It is a good idea to discuss a couple of your projects in a simple but elegant way you frame things. Make it a matter of doing research to find the source of your information. You can learn more about the subject matter you are writing about by going thro ugh the sources of information.This is just a small selection of the many valuable tips I can give you in your content writing resume for freshers. Don't forget to include your contact information. There are also a few websites that provide you with templates so you can make it even easier for you. Start your new job search today by putting together a very impressive resume that will get you that job interview!

Careers How To Know Youll Get Hired After a Job Interview

Careers How To Know You'll Get Hired After a Job Interview The job interview went well â€" or at least you think it did. You were cool and confident, answering questions with ease and projecting a friendly, professional demeanor. At this point, you’re pretty much guaranteed to get hired, right? Not so fast. You might think the job interview went well, or you might think it was a bust, but unless you’re paying attention to how your interviewer behaved, you could be making all the wrong assumptions about your chances. Employers often give subtle clues as to how they feel about you during an interview. Sometimes, those indicators â€" such as an ultra-short interview or lack of follow-up questions â€" are a sign you’re not making the grade. Others, like positive body language and relaxed chitchat, suggest you’re making a positive impression. Being able to read an interviewer can give you a lot of insight into your ultimate chances of getting a job, but it’s not foolproof. As with most other things in life, there are no guarantees when it comes to job searching. You could have wowed the interviewer, but budget cuts or other issues might cause a company to put a hold on hiring, or a more impressive candidate could have walked in the door right after you. For those reasons, job searchers should temper their expectations, even when they receive positive feedback from interviewers, according to HR expert Alison Green. “Even if the interviewer says, ‘You’re just what we’re looking for,’ or, ‘We’re so excited to have found you,’ or, ‘I can’t wait to have you start,’” you may not get the offer, she wrote on the blog Ask a Manager. “[T]hings change â€" better candidates appear, budgets get frozen, an internal candidate emerges, the position is restructured and you’re not longer the right fit for it, a different decision-maker likes someone else better, one of your references is wonky and makes them gun-shy, or all kinds of other possibilities.” Nonetheless, some things employers say during job interviews can generally be taken as positive signs. If these five things happen, there’s a reasonable chance you’re going to get hired, or at least move on to the next step in the screening process. Read: 4 Things to Tell Your Boss If You Want to Work from Home 1. You’re Asked for References At most companies, checking references is the final step in the hiring process. They’ve already decided they want to hire you, but they want to do their due diligence before making it official. If your interviewer ends your conversation with a request for references, it’s a good sign. But know that some employers might ask for references as a matter of course, so being invited to hand over email addresses for your former bosses isn’t a guarantee an offer is forthcoming. “Generally a request for references is a good sign,” Lars Schmidt, founder of Amplify Talent, told HR Bartender. “Most organizations only ask if you’ve passed the initial interview vetting, and they view your candidacy positively. It’s not a guarantee of offer, but it’s an indication they’re feeling favorable enough about your potential to get more insight.” 2. You’re Asked to Stay Longer When a 30-minute interview stretches to an hour, things are looking up for your job prospects. A longer interview can signal the employer is interested in getting to know you and learning more about your experience. On the other hand, a very short interview is often a red flag. “Nine times out of ten, if the interview time was a lot less than the actual time allocated â€" you haven’t got the job,” according to a post recruiter Rebekah Shields wrote on LinkedIn. “They have made their mind up quickly and do not want to go into any more depth into the job or with you.” 3. You’re Introduced to the Team When a one-on-one interview turns into a meet-and-greet with the rest of the office, you may already have a foot in the door. At this point, you’ve probably proved you have what it takes to do the job. Now, your interviewer wants to introduce you to potential co-workers so you can both make sure the position is a good culture and personality fit. But pay attention to the nature of the tour you’re given. A general spin around the office is more likely to be standard interviewing procedure, while introductions to key players may be a sign you’re seen as something special. Read: 6 Ways to Make Sure You’re Paid What You’re Worth “When hiring managers are keenly interested in you, they oftentimes want to get the opinions of others,” Lynn Taylor, a workplace expert and author of “Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant,” told Business Insider. “That may include their peers, their bosses, and your peers.” 4. You’re Asked About Other Possibilities If a company is really interested in hiring you, they want to make sure they’re not going to lose you to another employer. When your interviewer asks about whether you’re interviewing other places, what your timeline is for making a decision about your next career move or if you have an offer on the table, they’re trying to figure out how quickly they need to act before you get away. “They’re getting an idea of how active you are in the interview process,” Devony Coley, senior consultant for recruiting firm WinterWyman, told Fast Company. “Are you starting your search? Testing the waters? Or do you have other solid opportunities? This question helps them know if they need to step up their hiring pace so they don’t lose you.” 5. The Timeline Is Specific When an interviewer says “we still have a few more candidates to interview” or “we’ll be in touch soon,” it’s hard to know for certain where you stand. The employer is being vague or noncommittal, either for reasons of politeness or because they’d prefer to keep their options open. When someone gives you a firm date for when they hope to make a hiring decision, like “we’ll get back to you on Thursday,” that can be seen as a good sign. Read: This Company Wants to Get Rid of Your Rent Check “If an interviewer is interested in a candidate, they may even ask when you’d like to or need to have their decision by,” Bryan Brulotte, president of MaxSys Consulting Staffing, wrote on LinkedIn. “They won’t let you leave without knowing what your timeline looks like.” This article originally appeared on The Cheat Sheet.