This document summarizes a discussion at a Tech Club lunch about using Twitter. It explains what Twitter is, how to choose a username, Twitter basics like tweets and hashtags, how to access and sync Twitter, how to use it to find a job, and how to become a thought leader and get help on Twitter. The document provides guidance on making one's Twitter presence employeer-friendly when job searching and lists some Twitter accounts dedicated to job postings organized by company, field, and region.

1. Tech Club Lunch Discussion: Twitter 101 Twitter? Seriously? Elissa Kline November 11, 2009

3. What’s worse than serving a life sentence without parole? Going to Tuck with a Twitter Addict

4. What is Twitter? What? Free social networking and micro-blogging service that enables its users to send and read messages. Messages are text-based posts of up to 140 characters displayed on the author's profile page and delivered to the author's subscribers. Who? Jack Dorsey, Chairman Evan Williams, CEO Biz Stone, Creative Director How? Twitter has raised over $155 million from venture capitalists.

5. Twitter Username Don't be afraid to use your real name. There's nothing wrong with using your name on Twitter. Do tell us about your profession or other interests. You can use your name to tell us what you want to do. There's no better way to attract followers than to give them a hint about who you are. Do be creative. If your preferred username is taken and you don't want to use your name, be creative. Make it meaningful. Make it funny. Do something that interests us. Do distinguish yourself. Tom75 and Tom85 might as well be the same person to me. I know you don't know the taken usernames before you sign up, but don't just add a bunch of numbers after your name. Do consider its impact. How will your chosen username affect the way other users view you? Will they want to talk to you after they see your username? You need to decide what kind of impact you want it to have and go from there.

6. Twitter Basics Tweet: A "tweet" is a single message or post to Twitter. Each tweet can be no more than 140 characters. Follow/follower: On many social media and networking sites, you "friend" someone to connect with them. On Twitter, you "follow" someone. Those who follow you are your "followers." RT: RT is short for "re-tweet." This is a way of sharing someone else's tweet with your own followers. A re-tweet is simply giving credit to the original tweet when you want to share the information you learned from it. DM: DM is short for "direct message." If you want to send a message to one of your followers without every single one of your followers seeing it, you simply send them a direct message. A DM also can only be 140 characters. @ reply: An "at reply" is simply replying to a specific follower instead of creating a brand new tweet.

8. Hashtags are very popular during conferences and seminars

9. Hashtags are a great way to find people to follow or to gain your own followers

11. Syncing your Social Media You will be Googled. Manage your online presence proactively.

12. How to use Twitter to find a Job

13. How to get a job… Make your Twitter presence “employer-friendly” Put your job pitch in your Twitter bio (which is 160 characters) Use a professional looking avatar Tweet about your job search Include a link to an online CV or resume in your bio. Establish yourself as an expert in your field on Twitter. As those on Twitter become interested in your content, when employers are looking at you, you’ll have more than just your resume to back up your knowledge and experience.

14. Job Search Accounts There are a variety of Twitter accounts dedicated to providing job listings by field, company, region, and more. By company @attjobs – Jobs at AT&T @mtvnetworksjobs – Jobs at MTV @TRCareers – Jobs from Thomson Reuters By field @juicyjobs – Green jobs @mediabistrojobs – Media job listings from mediabistro.com @media_pros – Jobs for media professionals @narmsjobs – Retail marketing jobs @PRSAjobcenter – Jobs in public relations, communications and marketing By region @ChicagoTechJobs – Technology jobs in the greater Chicago area @JobsBoston – Jobs in the greater Boston area @NewYorkTechJobs – Technology jobs in the greater New York area @sfmobilejobs – Mobile Web and Digital Media jobs in Silicon Valley General @StartUpHire – Jobs at VC backed companies

15. Become a Thought Leader If you build it, they will come.

16. How to get help Mashable How To Guides Help.twitter.com Twitter Fan Wiki Me?

17. Questions?