Five + Five Hashtags to Follow on Twitter

Last week, Sabrina held a Webinar on the basics of Twitter titled “Twitter 101” which was an outstanding beginning introduction and hands-on training on getting started with Twitter.

In it she mentioned the use of following and finding hashtags that will not only connect you with key folks but will be a great resource in learning from others on Twitter and will narrow down your search specifically with the use of these keyword hashtags.

Today, I wanted to follow up with some great hashtags you can follow that will help you either in your job search or career or if you are in HR/Recruiting. Following these hashtags and keywords will help drown out the noise and keep you connected and on target with topics and people that follow alongside your agenda and strategy.

5 Hashtags to follow for the HR /Recruiting professional:

1. #HR – these are Human Resource or Recruiting professionals that use and follow those in this space, blog about these topics, and interact with other HR/Recruiting professionals online.
2. #HRBlogs – similar to the above and is also used by those in the HR blogging world with outstanding content and articles in the world of work and Human Resources.
3. #DTHR – this stands for Drive Through Human Resources aka DTHR which is a daily internet radio show at 12:00 noon Central time. The show is hosted by folks in the HR/Recruiting space discussing HR and also hosting some fabulous guest HR practitioners, vendors and more. The #DTHR hashtag is used on Twitter for listeners to participate and interact within a LIVE TWITTER STREAM on the discussion.
4. #nextchat - Nextchat is a weekly Twitter chat on Wednesday afternoons at 2 pm Central, and help by SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management). This chat is a great resource for connecting with fellow HR professionals, discussing work related issues and staying up to date on current legislation.
5. #TChat – this stands for Talent Culture and is an online community discussing the World of Work and all that goes with it. There is a Monday evening online radio program, a Wednesday evening LIVE TWITTER discussion as well as ongoing daily interaction. They have recently created a LinkedIn group as well to remain engaged within the community.

5 Hashtags to follow for the Job Seeker:

1. #JobSearch – this is a hashtag where you can read blogs about finding a job, your next career or staying connected with folks either looking for a job or helping job seekers
2. #Jobs – as with the above, the same applies to this particular search. Also, you will find companies, recruiters and or hiring managers using the above two keywords to share open job positions with their organizations and can reach out to these individuals to find out more about the position or to learn how to apply. It makes for a great way to connect personally to those who are looking to fill these open positions and just may help you gain an edge in the hiring process.
3. #JobHuntChat – JobHuntChat is a community where job seekers, recruiters, human resource professionals, career coaches, and hiring managers can connect. Here’s how it works, there is one weekly chat, 6 questions, and 1 hour.  They take questions straight from the job seeker and offer real solutions from real industry experts.
4. #HireFriday - HireFriday is not only a LIVE TWITTER CHAT using the hashtag #HFChat on Friday’s at 11:oo Central, but a community helping job seekers at all phases of their career transition. They lend a hand, encourage a heart by providing visibility, networking, support, and access to resources. They also offer up advice, based on sound career development, and recruiting principles and are filled with Recruiters, Hiring folks, practitioners and the like.
5. #JobChat – this is a Twitter chat that happens every Tuesday evening from 7pm – 8pm Central. This chat serves the job seekers looking for advice on finding a job and making social media part of their job search.

BONUS: Of course our list would not be complete without mentioning that Discovering Social is now on Twitter. You can follow us at @DiscSoc and using the hashtag #DiscSoc. We’re tweeting, sharing and participating on everything from tips on your job search, the world of work, and incorporating social into the mix.

We highly recommend all of these hashtags, groups and chats above. There is great learning to be found in following and connecting with so many of these folks and in using and engaging with these hashtags.

Happy Tweeting!

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