How to Use Twitter

The concept is simple: Users type 140-character messages, sharing links, starting conversations, and building an online community.
Twitter's simple, streamlined approach to communication lends itself to fast, informal conversations, but it’s also a great place to network. In fact, Twitter users have reached out to their followers to find job leads, swap career advice, stay current on industry trends, and more. Here’s how you can do it too.


Written by: Susan Johnston
Susan Johnston is a Boston-based freelance writer who covers career and lifestyle topics for The Boston Globe, DailyCandy, and Self magazine, among others. You'll find her balancing her laptop and a chai latte at a local coffeeshop or online at www.susan-johnston.com.