The latest Twitter craze is the 'Twitter Angel' phenomenon. One of the major players is Mark Stelzner, who read so many Twitter feeds about job losses that he was inspired to create JobAngels (@jobangels) with the thought that every person who followed him would find one person a job. His follower list grew to over 1,000 in two weeks as volunteers have stepped forward in droves to proofread resumes, disseminate job openings or hire job-seekers outright.
Metromix and the LA Times have each covered Stelzner and the other Twitter angels, and I stumbled across the incredible photo mosaic Charis Tsevis created for Metromix. The cover art for issue 13 features a Twitter angel comprised entirely of gadgets pointed to Twitter.
Virtual Good Samaritans
'Twitter Angels' Aid Ailing Job-Seekers
Trend Themes
1. Twitter Angel Phenomenon - Opportunity for companies to create platforms or services that connect job seekers with volunteers who can help them find employment on Twitter.
2. Crowdsourced Job Assistance - Opportunity for businesses to leverage the power of crowdsourcing to assist job seekers with tasks like proofreading resumes and disseminating job openings.
3. Social Media for Job Networking - Opportunity for professionals to utilize social media platforms like Twitter to expand their networks and connect with potential job opportunities.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - Social media platforms can capitalize on this trend by developing features specifically designed for job seekers and volunteers to connect and assist each other.
2. Job Recruitment - Job recruitment agencies can explore innovative ways to incorporate crowdsourcing and social media networks into their services to enhance job matching and assistance.
3. Professional Networking - Professional networking platforms can create tools and features that facilitate networking and job-seeking activities, taking advantage of the growing trend of using social media for job networking.