Sneak Peek: The 2011 Ultimate Twitter Job Search Guide

Take a first look at the 2011 edition of The Ultimate Twitter Job Search Guide, which is almost ready. This is the second of a few announcements I'll be making over the next few weeks about what I've been working on for JobMob moving into 2011. The next announcement will arrive Wednesday, April 13th. To get you excited about what's coming, here's your sneak preview. Table of Contents When you set your eyes on the 2011 Guide, this is the list of sections you'll find inside...

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7 Handy New Twitter Timesavers

New tools to help you get more done with Twitter. I'd be surprised if you don't immediately grab at least one of these productivity-enhancers. Quick tip on Feb. 28, 2011: I just discovered these tools recently and am still trying them myself. Some of them are very new and a little buggy, but if you like their concept (or even if you don't), reply to them on Twitter with feedback. They'll love you for it. Save time on Twitter and off it 1) Formulists Official description: "Organize groups of people on Twitter into smart, auto-updating Twitter lists! Filter and network with people based on location/bio keywords, Twitter activity, number of followers and more" Why I like it: If you're not a regular user of Twitter Lists, you will be after trying Formulists. Use it to categorize your Twitter friends quickly & easily, so you can better follow the right groups of people at the right times in your schedule.

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Job Search 2.0: Build Your Online Reputation to Attract Jobs

Build a strong online presence with the tips below to earn a great reputation that will get you more business or job offers. This is a guest post by Mohammed Al-Taee . If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines. Today, you don’t need to pay $$$ to get more business or job offers. Your online reputation can speak on your behalf and get you your dream job. Microsoft researcher Gordon Bell said in a CNN interview that “by about 2020, our entire life histories will be online and searchable.” What ego do you want the next employer to hear when he searches on your name? Remarkable Personal Brand Jacob Share said “A personal brand is the impression you want to leave on people, the way you want to be remembered. Everything you do and create to reinforce that impression is also part of your personal brand. Protecting your personal brand means protecting your investment in yourself.” Part of what Personal Branding can do for you...

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5 Most Popular Twitter Directories That Will Grow Your Personal Brand

Like the classic phone book, being listed in the most popular directories is a surefire way to be found more on Twitter. Directory listing tips * Popular directories became popular because they are generally easy to use, and specifically so for listing yourself. Take advantage of all the options to give yourself exposure is as many relevant categories as possible. * When a directory limits the number of categories (or tags) where you can list yourself (such as 5 for WeFollow, 10 for Twellow), browse all the categories that are relevant to your personal brand and then choose the best trade-off among the categories that you 'must' be in and the categories where you can rank highly e.g. on the first page of listings for that category.

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