I freely admit it: I’m a Twitter fiend. I really do spend all day, every day on the platform — and I’m OK with that.
Before you get all “stupid millennial, too much time on the internet” on me, there’s a huge advantage to spending a large chunk of my life on the web: I’ve stumbled upon an amazing number of great career and job search resources over the years that’ve really helped me push my career forward. And, lucky for you, I’m spreading the wealth and sharing 75 of my favorites below.
Since there’s a lot to go through here, I split up this list into five categories: career, job search, productivity and self-betterment, personal finance, and business and news. Whether you check out every suggestion on the list, skip around a bit, or only follow a handful of these accounts, you’re bound to find something that will make your life a little easier. And, bonus, if you do love all the suggestions, you can follow the Twitter lists included in each section.
Career
Professionals are finding new support from alumni groups- university & corporate- as they seek a new career path. https://t.co/vgTJbVrDNZ— Lindsey Pollak (@lindseypollak) January 14, 2016
Millennial workplace expert and author Lindsey Pollak has a well-balanced account, tweeting about millennial news and insights, her professional life, and career tips and tricks, a.k.a., the works.
Seth's Blog: Obvious or elegant? https://t.co/xPNHYqN2ez— Seth Godin (@ThisIsSethsBlog) January 20, 2016
Entrepreneur and author Seth Godin’s account is worth following because it links you to his awesome, acclaimed blog.
When interviewing, DON'T: 1. Seem disinterested 2. Dress inappropriately 3. Appear arrogant There's more! https://t.co/ye3vXJwZ6T— CareerBuilder (@CareerBuilder) January 20, 2016
Career Builder has it all: links to great career content all over the web, digestible career tips, and inspirational quotes. What’s not to love?
Be the Connector: Connecting your Network brings Surprise Returns https://t.co/ZLhQbKUolM via @lyssawindell #millennials #leader #connector— Chelsea Krost (@ChelseaKrost) January 19, 2016
Krost is a millennial spokesperson and brand consultant, and one of my favorite things about her account is that she tweets a lot about a lot of different things related to career, millennials, and the workforce as a whole.
Why I taught myself to procrastinate: it’s a vice for productivity, but a virtue for creativity. My @NYTopinion: https://t.co/m8O74ovscq— Adam Grant (@AdamMGrant) January 17, 2016
Grant’s a giant in the world of career, job, and productivity advice, mostly because his approach is so unique. A professor at UPenn’s Wharton school, he mixes together insights on work and psychology. His articles are great, and his feed has a little bit of everything.
Looking for help with your #jobsearch? Use these > 43 Best Job Search Websites 2016 https://t.co/yA2iSCr8Xc pic.twitter.com/u9Zvs3bXoz— Hannah Morgan (@careersherpa) January 20, 2016
They don’t call her the “Career Sherpa” for nothing. Morgan curates a lot of stellar content from around the web — making your life a whole lot easier.
You can't effectively succeed if you’re out of the loop. Here are some tips. https://t.co/ezAbrkno3o #CareerAdvice pic.twitter.com/EAwpoWYgDh— CAREEREALISM (@CAREEREALISM) January 20, 2016
Looking for a little inspiration to pop up on your feed? CAREEREALISM’s tweets are straightforward and always worth the click.
When a company doesn't have a #HR department, things don't get done. Read this to understand why: https://t.co/O59q7yTKzG— J.T. O'Donnell (@jtodonnell) January 20, 2016
Continuing on the CAREEREALISM beat, the site’s founder J.T. O’Donnell is also worth a follow. She posts a lot of great career content, including many of the articles she writes for sites like Inc. and LinkedIn.
Great article "What This Fortune 500 Exec Wants Millennials to Know About Success" via @FortuneMagazine @drewsaad https://t.co/NXoG7OQ5BM— Ashley Stahl (@AshleyStahl) January 18, 2016
This career coach’s account is rad because it combines fun tweets with career advice and inspirational content. Oh, and she gets bonus points for being a Daily Muse author.
NEW: Blame Is What Is Tearing You Down @LollyDaskal http://t.co/o8ZXi0LomS #Leadership #Personal Development pic.twitter.com/voTGSScoNn— Lolly Daskal (@LollyDaskal) August 4, 2015
If you want a perpetual stream of tweets and quotes about leadership, Inc. writer Lolly Daskal’s account is the one to follow.
How I Taught Myself to Be Less Busy (And You Can, Too) https://t.co/fK4VYYSiT3 pic.twitter.com/rlYJExqtM4— Buffer (@buffer) January 20, 2016
Buffer really does have it all: motivational quotes, interesting graphics about transparency and productivity, and personal and professional development. Not to mention, the company leads the pack in weekly Twitter chats.
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” – Jim Rohn. Discuss.— Get Bullish (@GetBullish) January 21, 2016
Jen Dziura’s “aggressive lady advice” covers career advice, entrepreneurship, and feminism in a way you’ve probably never seen before. (Well, unless you read her Bullish column on The Daily Muse.)
Learn to develop great workplace habits with expert (and @LinkedIn Influencer) @gretchenrubin: https://t.co/mk7MSjZJ2c— LinkedIn Pulse (@LinkedInPulse) January 19, 2016
Now you don’t even have to log into LinkedIn to get all the career, job search, and workplace advice available on Pulse.
Getting one for the spring and one for summer. Make an amazing impression and build your network. https://t.co/InuKdzCilv— ALIZA LICHT (@AlizaLicht) January 19, 2016
Former DKNY PR GIRL, SVP of Global Communications at Donna Karan, and best-selling author Aliza Licht tweets career advice gold from her account and interacts a lot with followers. Bonus: She also just started a career-oriented newsletter if you can’t get enough.
10 Mistakes Smart People Never Make Twice3 on @LinkedIn https://t.co/X9ImTy0gDn #smart #intelligence #emotionalintelligence #iq #eq #mistake— Dr. Travis Bradberry (@talentsmarteq) January 14, 2016
Does the name sound familiar? That’s because Bradberry is one of the most popular LinkedIn Influencers on the platform, and he wrote Pulse’s most popular post of all time. His Twitter content (geared mostly toward emotional intelligence and psychology) doesn’t disappoint either.
Follow all of these career experts on Twitter.
Job search
The stages of a #jobsearch, as told by emoji: — Adecco USA (@AdeccoUSA) November 12, 2015
Adecco is a world leader in workforce solutions, and its account features great advice as well as emojis.
Tough #jobinterview question: Explain the employment gap for #unemployed by @KnockemDead https://t.co/PcV02rpHkb— Susan P. Joyce (@JobHuntOrg) January 20, 2016
Job Hunt’s Twitter expert Susan P. Joyce shares everything you could ever want to know about landing your dream gig.
Great conversation w/ @TimSackett - listen for some great carer & recruiting advice https://t.co/U8rWlBB5gK— Chris Russell (@ChrisRussell) January 18, 2016
Russell focuses specially on both how to impress recruiters during the job search process and what it looks like from the perspective of hiring managers and employers. So, even if you’re on the other end of things, it’s great to get insight from the people you’re waiting to hear back from.
Don't let #employees brag about who works longest/latest. #Unhealthy over the long term. Change the #culture. #bestpractices #entrepreneur— Dorie Clark (@dorieclark) January 20, 2016
Clark’s feed features great advice for standing out the during the application process as well as what to do when you actually land the job.
Social media disqualified candidates, more than a third of HR pros say https://t.co/dxUgDfONE2 via @siaeurope— Dan Schawbel (@DanSchawbel) January 12, 2016
This career expert and bestselling author offers insights into the workforce, recruiting, and personal branding.
How Employee Networks are Powered by Social Media https://t.co/z5aSlT9d8o pic.twitter.com/ecaqzzw0LG— Undercover Recruiter (@UndercoverRec) January 20, 2016
There are lots of interesting tidbits to check out when it comes to landing that perfect job.
Happy to be quoted in "The 6 best career moves to make in your 50s" by @DanielBortz for @Money https://t.co/TY0YE5jcK3— Miriam Salpeter (@Keppie_Careers) January 12, 2016
Salpeter has a little bit of everything for anyone at any stage of life looking for a job.
Victory is what happens when ten thousand hours of training meet up with one moment of opportunity. #quote— The Job Guy (@betterjobsearch) January 20, 2016
You get wonderful little quotes and tips that don’t involve any additional clicking. What’s not to love?
5 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Retain Star Employees https://t.co/tMpsL2rq2U #recruiting pic.twitter.com/3MoNdf9Lny— Brazen (@BrazenHQ) January 20, 2016
The content is mostly for recruiters, but even you’re not in that boat, it’s still great information to know (hey, you get the inside scoop).
When companies are transparent, there is less of a need to gossip at #work. Learn more: https://t.co/BBFnpk20IR pic.twitter.com/piJ8JRs7i1— Heather R. Huhman (@heatherhuhman) January 19, 2016
Huhman’s a Gen Y career expert sharing her thoughts on the job search and the changing workforce.
People Want to Know and Like You. Invest in Your Personal Branding Now. https://t.co/keUN40SBS8— Ryan Rhoten (@RyanRhoten) January 19, 2016
This personal branding expert gives job seekers the know-how on standing out.
What does the future hold? >> The future of #work has been foretold https://t.co/EiR14mOEie via @Workable pic.twitter.com/9UIbPYgO0G— Meghan M. Biro (@MeghanMBiro) January 20, 2016
Want a constant stream of tweets related to all things job search? Biro’s account is your answer.
3 Signs You're Not Talking Enough in Meetings #management #business https://t.co/kPmCBwDUsh pic.twitter.com/J1LGBU5nI4— hr bartender (@hrbartender) January 20, 2016
First all off, props to HR Bartender for a handle you can’t help but want to follow. Second of all, it tweets a great deal about HR practices, as well as leadership tips and tricks.
If you are going to conduct a #jobsearch, you might as well think BIG, right? https://t.co/s3xPVTw5fm— Lisa Rangel (@LisaRangel) January 20, 2016
Rangel is a resume writer and LinkedIn expert who gives you everything you need to make your work history and past accomplishments shine.
As both a recruiter for the robotics industry and a job search strategist for many industries, this caught my eye. https://t.co/CTg5rxbkwS— Jenny Foss (@jobjenny) January 19, 2016
We’re lucky to have Foss as a career expert and coach on The Muse, and her Twitter feed is just as spot on as her articles.
Follow all of these job search experts on Twitter.
Productivity and self-betterment
Sending an email to ask about jobs/internships? Make sure you include info that shows you researched the company. #WaitHowDoI— DannyHRubin (@DannyHRubin) January 19, 2016
Rubin is an email marketing whiz who can help you write the perfect message, no matter who it’s for — networking contact, co-worker, or client.
I took over @Vimeo's Instagram to share behind-the-scenes pics & stories from my TV series. Check 'em out: https://t.co/DKC8JCdAw0— Tim Ferriss (@tferriss) January 20, 2016
Bestselling author Tim Ferris is a well-known productivity expert, so it’s not at all surprising his account also has great insights.
Yesterday's Podcast Episode: How to Lead Your Leader; 8 Ways to Coach Your Boss https://t.co/EM1dOP44v4 pic.twitter.com/JRtfwj84PA— Michael Hyatt (@MichaelHyatt) January 19, 2016
Would you describe yourself as productivity fiend? If so, Hyatt’s a must-follow for your list.
Why You Need a Daily Prioritization Meeting https://t.co/ORYj87topW pic.twitter.com/nbBpbhXrH9— 99U (@99u) January 20, 2016
I know I shouldn’t play favorites here, but 99U is one. And once you start following, you’ll quickly see why.
pic.twitter.com/LI6XJ1VPQY— 1000 Life Hacks (@1000lifehacks) January 19, 2016
This image-based account has lots of great random life hacks. And sure, we use the word “hack” a lot on the internet, but this one’s still using it correctly.
The Midweek Manifesto: A Weekly Reality Check That Works - https://t.co/XYQ9f9rA0H pic.twitter.com/Jox9Sjgr07— Productivityist (@Productivityist) January 20, 2016
I’ll keep it short and sweet here: awesome productivity insights from all over the web.
Newest post! One Mind Shift You Need to Think in Systems https://t.co/bxrk1BdADC— Asian Efficiency (@asianefficiency) January 19, 2016
The Asian Efficiency account is a great mix of its own site’s blog posts as well as content from all over the web.
Meditation for Beginners: 20 Practical Tips for Understanding the Mind https://t.co/fNGHZ0a3DX— Leo Babauta (@zen_habits) January 15, 2016
You might know Babauta best as the founder of Zen Habits bar (and if you don’t, check it out) — his Twitter is just as inspiring and interesting.
At 4pm check your to-dos and see where you are. Re-prioritize if needed, to ensure you get the most important things done by end of day.— Julie Morgenstern (@JulieMorgenstrn) January 19, 2016
Morgenstern’s account is a stream of tidbits about productivity and organization. In other words, definitely worth a follow.
You are not your emotions. Get better at mindfulness by saying "I feel angry" instead of "I am angry." https://t.co/VeiRpl74LT— Lifehacker (@lifehacker) January 20, 2016
The website’s awesome, and so naturally its Twitter account is, too. There’s just so much different stuff to look at and click on!
my latest course teaches you the business of using your @MailChimp account: https://t.co/2GPGPMKjiy (available feb 28)— Paul Jarvis (@pjrvs) January 18, 2016
Truth be told, Jarvis’ account could successfully fit in half of the categories in this post (job search and career included), but his productivity and mindset tweets rank the highest in my book.
"It is the time you have wasted for your rose that makes your rose so important." -Antoine de Saint-Exupery— James Clear (@james_clear) January 19, 2016
Clear’s a productivity guru — and I don’t use that word lightly — whose Twitter account also features inspiring quotes and links to his popular blog.
Want to work remotely? Here are 76 Companies You Can Work Remotely At by @kiramnewman https://t.co/0G4ODCEPwE pic.twitter.com/YSBbyo9A3W— Remotive (@remotiveio) January 19, 2016
Remotive tweets about productivity, more specifically how to be productive when working remotely, and I personally love everything I see.
Such a great reminder. Even think about that word RE-MIND. To bring your mind back together; back to wholeness. pic.twitter.com/yp9XTWSK5J— Marie Forleo (@marieforleo) January 15, 2016
Forleo also gets my “favorite child” endorsement because her advice is so universal — and her feed manages to be inspirational, motivational, funny, and interesting.
ICYMI - New Neuroscience Reveals 4 Rituals That Will Make You Happy http://t.co/edZhmquBga pic.twitter.com/IwiOtJVNSa— Eric Barker (@bakadesuyo) September 20, 2015
Barker runs the popular blog Barking Up The Wrong Tree, where he combines neuroscience with productivity and self-betterment practices. Lucky for us, his account’s no different.
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Personal finance
A financial planner on learning to say “No,” so you can say “Yes” when it matters: https://t.co/D5XH1n2qyg via @your_money— LearnVest (@LearnVest) January 20, 2016
LearnVest’s blog combines career advice with the personal finance insights you need to succeed in the workforce (and also in life).
The easy way to make your retirement savings last https://t.co/USXRvuOBqL pic.twitter.com/TZUlJQIZS7— Money (@MONEY) January 20, 2016
MONEY, a part of the Time Inc. network, has a little something for all of your personal finance needs, from how to afford Disney World on the cheap to how to save $36,000 with one easy trick.
15 Purchases I Thought Were “Essential,” But I Don’t Miss Now https://t.co/yI0sfkQ60J pic.twitter.com/3ZSA5gg9QR— The Financial Diet (@TFDiet) January 19, 2016
TFD is frank about personal finance and living better. And it does not hurt that it has witty and honest writer Chelsea Fagan at the helm. Another plus: The site also has one-of-a-kind career content, too.
TRUTH. pic.twitter.com/4b9Mmwe5L4— DailyWorth (@DailyWorth) January 20, 2016
While much of DailyWorth’s financial advice is specifically geared toward women, everyone has a lot to gain from following it.
One small but crucial way the tax code sucks for everyone with student loans https://t.co/yLtwd4LuB5 pic.twitter.com/tvmlN32MHl— The Billfold (@TheBillfold) January 20, 2016
The Billfold is all about having an honest conversation about money, and it covers anything finance-related you could imagine.
Get The Skinny On All Your Different FICO Scores (And The Lenders Who Use Them) https://t.co/PS6x8Bxnro— MoneyUnder30 (@MoneyUnder30) January 19, 2016
While you are never too old to pick up some finance insights, many of the articles this account tweets are of particular interest to 20-somethings who are still figuring their wallet situation out.
Master Your Money You Will: How to Become a Financial Jedi Master https://t.co/wtoxnJ4PS1 pic.twitter.com/cDT0mFZcXp— Jeff Rose, CFP® (@jjeffrose) November 24, 2015
Rose is a financial planner who tweets about every personal finance topic under the sun (from your IRA to how to handle money in a divorce), so he’s definitely worth a follow because you never know when you’ll need him.
This year commit to saving half your income and my #SoMoney guests will tell you how to actually do it https://t.co/dqA0npqWGe— Farnoosh Torabi (@FARNOOSH) January 19, 2016
She’s a bestselling author with an inspiring money story (she herself climbed out of thousands of dollars of debt), and her feed is proof of her accomplishments.
Quick #money tip: Instead of an expensive dinner out, try cooking a new recipe at home with some friends. All of the fun, much less of the $— Sophia Bera, CFP® (@sophiabera) January 20, 2016
Bera is a financial planner who specifically works with millennials on money management, and her account tackles issues that affect young people handling an income for the first time ever.
Here are the best tools for budgeting and saving. Bonus: many of them are free: https://t.co/RIwqMscBQt via @arioshea— NerdWallet (@NerdWallet) January 20, 2016
NerdWallet provides no-nonsense explanations of all of life’s financial situations.
Not in Davos? Check out the @Reuters coverage here: https://t.co/FCuVUF6FVe #WEF pic.twitter.com/M25uw1bD6s— Lauren Young (@LaurenYoung) January 19, 2016
Reuter’s wealth editor tweets about general money trends, while also adding her two cents about finance for her followers to weigh in on.
"I hate when I have extra money every month." - said no one ever #BudgetsAreSexy— J. Money (@BudgetsAreSexy) January 4, 2016
This account is pretty funny, so if you’re just wanting to get your feet wet in the world of personal finance on Twitter, this is a nice place to start.
The better you are, the better you do. 7 Ways to Invest In Yourself This Year: https://t.co/7k2NBnkqxL pic.twitter.com/B45Puw9nwo— Mary Beth Storjohann (@marybstorj) January 15, 2016
She’s another financial planner who works with Gen Y in particular, but one of the best things about her Twitter feed is her gorgeous graphics that make money advice look oh so great.
This Week In Your Wallet: How To Save Thousands In 2016 https://t.co/aoAHJAY014— Jean Chatzky (@JeanChatzky) January 19, 2016
Chatzky’s the financial editor at NBC Today, so if you’re looking for a more journalistic approach, she’s the person to follow.
5 Credit Card Fees to Avoid & How to Do It https://t.co/IAZ2RATTqN— Credit.com Experts (@CreditExperts) January 20, 2016
Talking about credit sounds really boring, but this account is straightforward and gives you the advice you need.
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Business and news
Money will make you happy — because life without money is really hard: https://t.co/QnwbqNllIL pic.twitter.com/Dp3hnLdUQE— Fast Company (@FastCompany) January 20, 2016
There’s a reason why this account has millions of followers: Its content is stellar, and there’s such a variety of it to choose from.
Militants storm school in northwest #Pakistan. 19 killed; 50 injured. https://t.co/vqd8CHPdNq pic.twitter.com/xxWxNyUk62— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) January 20, 2016
Mashable’s chief content officer does a great job tweeting what’s happening in the world throughout the day.
Google Play had 100% more app downloads in 2015, but Apple got 75% more revenue https://t.co/VhPZLj98Bh by @EPro pic.twitter.com/tRy3EufYYl— VentureBeat (@VentureBeat) January 20, 2016
Need a little more tech news in your life? VentureBeat’s where it’s at.
The best job in America pays $116,000 a year. https://t.co/ggR996nBfJ— Mashable Business (@mashbusiness) January 20, 2016
Mashable has a number of accounts for its various verticals, but Mash Business does a nice job covering career advice and business news.
Spike Lee faults Hollywood studio chiefs for lack of diversity. He cites @HamiltonMusical: "We are not in the room" https://t.co/tOSBhoid7v— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) January 20, 2016
Stelter’s Twitter account is truly a goldmine of breaking news information in real time with his own personal commentary.
Here's why attitude is more important than IQ https://t.co/wbRy5lNNq6— Forbes (@Forbes) January 20, 2016
This is a given, because Forbes’ Twitter account covers everything: Business, news, tech, career, money, entrepreneurship, and job search.
"Welcome back from your week-long vacation..." pic.twitter.com/XQM6bWiuKC— Andrew Fitzgerald (@magicandrew) January 19, 2016
Fitzgerald, the Director of Curation at Twitter, has a little news, a little tech company culture, and a lot of funny tweets.
If you want to invest in the next Twitter and Uber, start dressing like it. @Sacca Shirts: https://t.co/KveqOtohsu pic.twitter.com/dY6hXUVoWe— Product Hunt (@ProductHunt) January 20, 2016
Another personal favorite, Product Hunt tweets about the latest products, apps, games, podcasts, and tech out there. I’m a huge fan.
Fascinating and provocative read. "The Debate on Whether America’s Best Days Are Past, or Ahead" https://t.co/Sq7rE7zZSe— Susan McPherson (@susanmcp1) January 20, 2016
McPherson, founder of McPherson Strategies, tweets about news regarding diversity in the workforce (and the world), feminism, politics, entrepreneurship, and tech.
With goat! Explain Like I’m Five: Stephen Hawking’s Latest Black Hole Theory https://t.co/GLp5FyHood pic.twitter.com/JqwOOCEZIq— Alexis Ohanian (@alexisohanian) January 19, 2016
The Reddit co-founder tweets all things internet, tech, entrepreneurship, business, and news. Bonus: There are also lots of funny photos involved.
Reminder: kitten grows up with 3 huskies, becomes charter member of husky tribe. https://t.co/jB5WqU9dS5 pic.twitter.com/1QWNTmwfhd— Heidi N Moore (@moorehn) January 20, 2016
Mashable’s business editor tweets a lot of breaking news and interesting links from across the web (and always does so in an entertaining fashion).
What a gent! Jo-Wilfried Tsonga comes to the aid of ailing Australian Open ball girl https://t.co/yBunPB2jNM pic.twitter.com/TOFhbDd7XM— AP Sports (@AP_Sports) January 20, 2016
One reason to follow the AP over other news accounts: It also retweets news from its many, many verticals, which means you can get important current events next to a zany local news story.
Don't underestimate the importance of branding in all aspects of product. "Slack’s $2.8 Billion Dollar Secret Sauce” https://t.co/IlREbod6uU— alisha ramos (@alishalisha) January 14, 2016
Vox front-end designer Alisha Ramos tweets about tech, entrepreneurship, general news, and diversity (specifically in the STEM fields).
UN report: "The violence suffered by civilians in Iraq remains staggering." https://t.co/tBWBbocFF0 pic.twitter.com/rydpGA8bnt— NPR (@NPR) January 19, 2016
Much like the AP, NPR’s Twitter content is from all of its verticals, meaning you can get news from any content area you can imagine.
83 Detroit, Mich., schools closed Wednesday as teachers protest conditions, funding - Detroit Free Press https://t.co/dqzkMXUB7I— Breaking News (@BreakingNews) January 20, 2016
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