A short, simple how to presentation on how to launch a twitter account and use it to find jobs in your city. Originally presented in Montreal, Quebec at http://www.lapasserelle.ca.

1. Tweet for Jobs in Montreal
(No, not Steve)
Aimee Davison
@OneHundredJobs

2. USERNAME
• Pick a username that fits: You are selling
yourself, so try for your real name; if your
industry is modern and progressive, you
can try a handle targeted to your desired
industry (like @jacoutofthebox, for
example). Shorter is better because when
people @ reply to you, it will eat up
Twitter’s 140 character limit. Use this
username everywhere you can on the
social web.

3. PHOTO
• Use an attractive photo of yourself or an
interesting image reflective of your
username. The more professional your
Twitter profile looks, the more respect from
your peers and the better the offers you’ll
get. (look @missrogue!)

4. NO.

5. YES.
(@DianeBorque)

6. FRIEND and FOLLOW
• Follow people in your field: Search for
keywords and follow people tweeting about
your profession, or search #hashtags of
recent tech events and follow attendees.
• Aggressively following people at first,
initiating @reply conversations and
retweeting (RT) is the ONLY way to build your
account without attending live networking
events and giving out your name or being
famous (Bieber).

7. SHOW and TELL
• You want to fit in your desired company’s
culture, therefore tweet status updates,
links, tips and quotations that fit the mood,
tone, quality and interests of your future
employer.
• Censor yourself where necessary, but
don’t be a robot. Share!

8. SEARCH
• Never underestimate the search box: look
for keywords or search for # hashtags like
#job #jobs #montreal #emploi
#tweetmyjobs #jobangels . You can also
click on # in other people’s status updates
to follow the stream and jump in on the
conversation!

9. FOLLOW FOR JOBS
• Some useful job search accounts:
@mtltweetjobs @nextmontreal
@Grenier_emplois @Montreal_tech
@Isarta @gammajobs @artfox
@Jobs_montreal @MichelPageCA
@Quebec_jobs @montrealbizcaf
@passerelle_ca
• You can also subscribe to their RSS feeds
for real time updates!

10. NETWORK in REAL TIME
• Some useful Montreal Twitter accounts
and #’s that link to in-person networking
events: #startupdrinks #webcom
#thirdtuesday @YULbiz, @YULblog,
@MTLgirlgeeks, @thesocialwoman
#wordpress #drinks

11. SPY AND APPLY
• Follow your targeted company’s account
for job postings as well, like @CBC, for
instance
• Follow those openly working at your
desired company and politely ask if they
are hiring. Work your network!

12. BROADCAST
• Create a # for events you attend. Today, I
created #lapasserelle. You can also
stream the # on your blog with a widget or
live onscreen with a service like
Tweetdeck.com. It enables people to
follow your event, find you and follow you!

13. SMART TWEET
• Get a Smart phone and install a Twitter
app. to keep in the conversation, maintain
your network, and check for jobs on the
go.

14. ASK
• Include a link to your LinkedIn profile in
your Twitter bio and remember to tell
people that you are looking for a job!
• You are what you TWEET!
• @OneHundredJobs to follow me!