Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Top Ten Twitter Groups for Career Counseling



I chose ten great Twitter groups that would be beneficial for individuals who are seeking career-related information or counseling.  This can range from resume writing help, to looking for jobs or internships.  They are listed below in rank order.

1.@glassdoordotcom
Glassdoor is a twitter group that constantly tweets articles and gives information pertaining to jobs, companies, internships, etc.  This is a great group for clients who want to learn more about certain companies, internships, salaries, and other current information.
5 stars

2. @naceorg
Nace is a group run by a professional organization that has information about employers and employment of people who are college-educated.  This is great for clients who are in college or who have been to college and are seeking information related to employment and trends, such as salary.
5 stars

3. @careerproject
Career Project is a group consisting of a mentor database which helps job seekers and students in their careers, and it has information and articles about many things career-related.  This is great for clients who need a mentor in the career process.
4 stars

4. @payscale
Payscale is a group that provides information about salaries and provides compensation data and analysis for individuals and employers.  This is a great group for clients who want to negotiate job offers, figure out what they are worth or can expect to make, or decide on jobs/careers using salary as a factor.
4 stars

5. @resumebear
ResumeBear is a group that has information about making winning resumes.  This is great for clients who need resumes for any reason, including internships, volunteer opportunities, scholarships, or jobs.
4 stars

6. @wetfeet_career
WetFeet is a group with career information and advice about employers, market trends, and other things that are important for job seekers and career professionals.  This is great for clients who are becoming career professionals and need information or for people who are looking for jobs.
4 stars

7. @jobcircle
JobCircle is a group that has interview and job search advice, as well as job openings and educational information.  This is good for clients who are getting ready for the job search process.
4 stars

8. @careerealism
Careerealism has internships, job openings, and tips for career success.  This is great for clients who are looking for experience, professional jobs, professional lifestyles.
4 stars

9. @careerscolleges
Careers and Colleges is a group that has information about scholarships and grants for colleges, as well as articles about all things pertaining to college, such as choosing a major.  It is good for clients who are current or future college students, who need money, or who just want to get information related to college.
3 stars

10. @internqueen
InternQueen is a group that has constant information about internships.  This would be great for career counseling clients, particularly students, who are looking to gain hands-on experience through internships.
3 stars

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