Using Twitter for career networking

What is all this “twittering” about, what is Twitter, what are “tweeple”, what is a “tweet”, what is a “retweet”, what are “followers” and how do I get some, why would anyone want to know “what are you doing”, and why do I only get 140 characters to tell anyone? These are just a few of the questions by those just hearing about Twitter for the first time, or having heard so much about Twitter in the media recently, have decided to take a closer look at the phenomenon known as Twitter, that is exploding all over the world with sky-rocketing popularity and thousands of new users every day. Here is my take at answering some of these questions, and sharing what I’ve learned bout Twitter – what IT IS and what IT IS NOT.

How is Twitter Different from Facebook and LinkedIn?

What Unique Information Does Twitter Provide?

How Can I Best Make Use of Twitter for Networking?

What Are “Followers” and Who Should I Follow?

Twitter has fast become the new way to communicate, market, and do searches on the internet, and those have the vision and can “connect the dots”, already know this.

Please read my complete Examiner article, "Using Twitter for career networking"; feel free to comment and share with others.

Thanks in advance,

Daulton West, Jr., aka “dwestjr” on Twitter