Use Twitter for Urgent Updates–Jobs and Breaking News

Twitter is the emergency radio of social media.  Co-founder of Twitter Jack Dorsey spent his time after school listening to emergency dispatchers.  He liked the short bursts of correct information that the dispatchers would send to taxi, fire, ambulance, and police departments. The speed, accuracy, and brevity of these dispatchers fascinated him.

While in high school, Dorsey wrote dispatch software that taxi companies still use today.

The format of short bursts of accurate, immediate information led him to create the Bootstrap application on which Twitter runs.  Some celebrities who have a Twitter account also use this Bootstrap application for their own website.

Where I see Twitter play important roles have been in and crisis situations where people send bursts of information for anyone to read.  Twitter breaks the news with information from people who are on the seen often before news crews learn of the events taking place.

Since you can follow anyone, pick people who are involved in events that interest you. These are news sources, places in areas that are hotspots for activities (sports events, political activities, entertainment news).

For job hunters, you should follow people who give frequent updates on the job market and job tips.

Shop Twitter for urgent updates.

By Jay Wren

During my career as a corporate recruiter, I conducted recruiting assignments for over one hundred companies. The success of my referrals often established the profile my clients used for future hires. At the same time, I helped thousands of people build more successful careers. “Building a successful career is a lifetime process. My book, “Best Jobs. Brightest Careers.” enables you to start from where you are today to begin the journey to where you want to go. Methods in this book have helped thousands of people build the confidence and skills for writing resumes, interviewing, networking, collaborating with headhunters, negotiating job offers, resigning, starting a new job, or becoming an entrepreneur.” EXPERIENCE Jay Wren Author: Best Jobs, Brightest Careers Contract recruiter for over one hundred manufacturers and suppliers Polaroid Corporation Sales Procter & Gamble Sales United States Navy, Lieutenant • Promoted through 3 Pay Grades in 3 Years • Bridge Officer of the Deck (Fleet) • Public Affairs Officer, The Bob Hope Show, The Miss America Armed Forces Tour, Recognized as the leading correspondent, Pacific Fleet, combat press releases EDUCATION University of Houston, Graduate, (GPA 3.75)

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