Tweeting your Resume / CV – Why it Makes Sense

Posted by parv - 29/10/09 at 02:10:37 pm

Since launching TwitRes, a utility that allows people to share their resume/cv on Twitter, I’ve had a number of  people ask me if Tweeting their resume will help them get a job.  My short answer to this question has always been, yes!  Sure, the chances of some hiring manager finding your resume on Twitter through search is relatively slim (we are working on features to change this) – but that’s not what TwitRes sets out to accomplish.

The key benefits of tweeting your resume are as follows:

1)      You’ve implicitly notified all of your followers (your network) that you are either a) looking for a job or b)  open to new opportunities.

2)      You’ve made a web friendly (ideal for sharing / forwarding)  version of your resume available to your network.  This can result in re-tweets / email forwards which will expose your resume/cv to even more people.

By notifying your network you are unlocking the potential to be introduced / recommended to pretty much anyone they know – pretty powerful stuff if you ask me.  The larger your network, the better!

If you’re ready to advance the probability of landing your next gig – give TwitRes a shot!

www.twitres.com

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