Baby Boomers and Twitter

Baby Boomers are the least represented generation on Twitter.  Maybe it because we do not talk in 140 character phrases. I have to admit it has taken me a while to get with Twitter.

Instead of using Twitter let me introduce you to a Twitter Chat.  Think of a Twitter Chat as a chat room.What prompted me to write about this topic was an a blog post called “Top 7 Twitter Chats for Recruiters“.   This includes:

• #TCHAT  (WEEKLY) WEDNESDAY 7-8 PM ET This is a great chat that tackles the intersection of Talent + Culture. Simply put, #TChat is all about the world of work, and it’s awesome!  #TChat is run by @meghanmbiro and @kevinwgrossman

• #TALENTNET  (WEEKLY) TUESDAY 7-8 PM ET #TalentNet Live is a hashtag chat and radio talk show for recruiters and HR Professionals.  This chat is hosted by @Fishdogs, @TheOneCrystal, @mattcharney, and @mverver.

• #JOBHUNTCHAT  (WEEKLY) MONDAY 10-11 PM ET #JobHuntChat was the first ever chat that focuses solely on the job search and provides a forum for job seekers, Recruiters, and HR Professionals to connect.  #JobHuntChat is run by @CornOnTheJob, @Blogging4Jobs, @JRock96, and @GirlMeetsGeek.

• #HRTECHCHAT  (WEEKLY) WEDNESDAY 4-5 PM ET #HRTechChat focuses on human resource technology and its impact on business.  Co-Hosts @brentskinner and @meghanmbiro run the show!

• #HFCHAT  (WEEKLY) FRIDAY 12-1 PM ET Chat for job seekers and career experts. A great place to connect with both recruiters and job seekers.   #HFChat is part of the amazing #HireFriday community that has been grown by @HRMargo.

• #LINKEDINCHAT (WEEKLY) TUESDAY 8-9 PM ET Just like it sounds, #LinkedinChat is a place for folks to come and learn how to use Linkedin better.  This chat is run by @linkedinexpert and @martinehunter. I am on this Tweetchat every Tuesday evening!

• #MPACECHAT  (MONTHLY) FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH 1-2 PM ET This chat is run by @MPACENews and is focused on helping college students transition into the working world.  Great for corporate recruiters or HR Professionals who spend time on their company college recruitment program

I am going to throw in an eighth Twitter Chat:

• #BLOGCHAT (WEEKLY) SUNDAY 9-10 PM ET

This chat is run by @MattCollier and is focused on the world of blogging.

I learn a tremendous amount from the Twitter Chats that I attend.  Do I participate?  Sometimes.  Do I stalk and listen?  YES! If there was a room full of experts and you had the opportunity to be a fly on the wall, would you listen?  Heck yes!

Rather than explain how a Twitter Chat works I am just going to show you using a website called TweetChat.com.

Go ahead and give it a try.  You do not even need a Twitter account to listen in. Check out these various Twitter Chats.

It is safe and no one will ever know you are using Twitter!

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Marc Miller Career Design Specialist