By now I am sure most, if not all of you are on LinkedIN, building your networks, joining groups and contributing to the ever exploding numbers of followers.  I’m also sure that you are spending a lot of time managing your different networks, tweeting, facebooking, posting job ads etc.  Wouldn’t you like an easier way?

As you are still reading, the answer must be yes.

What you’ll need:

• A LinkedIn Account (free)
• A Thirst4work account (free)
• A Twitter account (free)

We are assuming all of these have been created.

STEP 1

Login to your linkedin account and hover over your name in the top right hand side of your linkedIn screen.  Click on the settings menu item.

Scroll down to the the Profile settings where it says Twitter Settings and click on this

STEP 2

Click add twitter account and a new window will open from Twitter asking to link your twitter account.  Follow the onscreen instructions.

STEP 3

Your Twitter account is now linked to your LinkedIn profile. Ensure all tweets are displayed and enable rich text tweets.

STEP 4

Login to your Thirst4work account, and if you haven’t already linked your twitter account you will see a small Twitter icon and a button saying authorise.  Click on the authorise button and allow access or enter your twitter details.  Your Twitter, Thirst4work and LinkedIN accounts are all linked.

FINAL Step

Start posting your job ads on Thirst4work and they will automatically be Tweeted to your followers, our followers, LinkedIN and on Thirst4work.  If you really want to show off, you can use the free plugin to have your jobs displayed on your blog or website.  Learn how to do this here

This may be simple for many of you, but for the rest, here is a quick tutorial on creating your very own twitter account.  We’ll tell you how to use it in the coming posts.

What is Twitter?

Twitter is a micro-blogging platform that is growing in user numbers and uses each day.

The next steps are a quick guide to creating your very own personal or business Twitter account

STEP 1

Enter www.twitter.com into your browser and hit enter

STEP 2

Now that you are on the site, Click on the big Sign Up button on the site. Example below

STEP 3

You will be displayed with the registration page, example below.  If you are creating this for yourself, enter your full name and then choose a username.  The username becomes the name people will search for you by or enable them to easily follow you.  If you are a company creating an account, use your company name instead of personal name.  (You can create 2 twitter accounts, one personal and one company).  Complete all relevant details and click CREATE MY ACCOUNT

STEP 4

Your Account has been created already, but to start benefitting, start searching for topics of interest.  In this example, we have searched for Thirst4work, results displayed below

the results are displayed.  To follow this user, click the follow button and start receiving all the useful advice straight into your twitter feed.  You can repeat this for as many interests as you have.

Click on the Twitter icon at the top of the website and get taken to your twitter stream.  Explore and learn.

5 Tips for jobseekers on how to stand out in the job market, conquer discouragement & stay motivated.

1) Word of Mouth

Remember the old saying “news travels fast” – well it’s true! Nothing beats the good ‘ol way of spreading the news than word of mouth. In fact, in all my years of recruitment experience, this is something that is attributed a vast number of hires. Get your friends and family in the know about your desire to seek new opportunities.

2) Social Networking

The world is fast evolving and technology is daily innovating new ways to make connections between people more efficient and further reaching. Leverage off of these opportunities and use Facebook & Twitter to let friends know you are in the job market; search company Fan Pages and Follow them on Twitter as they often advertise job vacancies utilizing this media. Linked In is equally as useful in creating a professional online profile that looks just like an online CV. There, your details are searchable and again, it’s a great place to find jobs advertised and new career opportunities.

3) Register your Profile Online

Along with Linked In there are many online job boards where you can access job vacancies and register your CV & profile. Places such as Thirst4Work, and the best thing about it (much like the social networking tools) – its free!

4) Specialist Recruitment Partners

If you have a specialist skill, perhaps along with registering with local recruitment agencies, it is suggested to find specialist agencies that recruit for your niche area of expertise e.g. IT, HR or Finance. These expert agencies allow for your details to sit among a specialist pool of candidates as opposed to a general mix-match of candidates across varying job categories – the benefit being more focused attention.

5) “Like” attracts “Like”

A positive energy goes a long way to positive things happening in your life and in this instance; your job search. People are attracted to positive people and sure enough something will come through for you at just the right time. Remind yourself that negativity breeds negativity: remain focused, and realize that success never comes easy, its all about perspective and you probably wont get the next job you apply for – but look forward to all the people you meet along way, make new contacts, network and enjoy the experience as a learning one. There is always something for everyone, follow your heart and smile, you will find the right thing in the right time.

Kindly provided by Ashley Swanepoel from Talent Desk

ashley@talentdesk.co.za

To all those that attended the Johannesburg recruitment seminar hosted by Thirst4work.com,  A big thank you!  It was great to meet so many of you.  Many requested access to the video on Social Media, please see below and feel free to share.

For those of you who would like to follow us on Twitter, visit this link Twitter

You may also join our linked in group especially for agencies here. LinkedIN

For those interested in Recruit Pilot, please click here Recruitpilot.com

Is Social Media a Fad?

Win R10,000

If you haven’t joined already … join today!

Winning R10,000 couldn’t be easier. Follow our 3 easy steps…

 

R10,000 Thirsty Friends Compeition

 1.  Click here Win! R10,000  or on the logo on our home page at Thirst4Work

 

2. Log onto your Facebook Profile and upload your word CV (if you haven’t already) 

3. Click on this icon  to Share with Friends. Invite as many friends as you can to do the same

The winner is the person who gets the most friends to do this. (Yes, the more friends you have, the easier it is!)

From all here at Thirst4Work … Good Luck!

  

 

Welcome to the

www.THIRST4WORK .com

Career Blog

South Africa’s NEW, FUNKY career site &  job board!

With a host of career experts and tips straight from employers – we’re as serious about your career as you are!

Don’t be left behind – Register Today!

How? It’s quick, it’s easy just click on SIGN UP on our home page.

Before you do, get some tips from our blog articles, to ensure your CV will stand out. See our Winning CV article for more advice.  

Why? This will ensure that you will have a head start when all of our new jobs are activated.

Thank you for joining , we hope you enjoy it as much as we do, and we wish you every success in your career.

 The Team

Thirst4Work