2. THE SPACE TO: LEARN

3. USING TWittER
FOR Fun & PROFIT
wofford.edu/thespace @thespacewofford

4. overview
wofford.edu/thespace @thespacewofford
 Collegestudents andtwitter
 Using Twitter for fun
 Using twitter for profit

5. College students & TWITTEr
wofford.edu/thespace @thespacewofford
 80% use twitter
 63% check twitter at least1x/day
 nike
 apple
 Victoria’s secret
 Kim kaardashian
 Ellen degeneres
 Chelsea handler
 Most-followedbrands & celebrities:

6. Using twitter for fun
wofford.edu/thespace @thespacewofford
 For collegestudents, twitter is a
 Cure for boredom
 A source of entertainment/news
 A way to tell their ownstories

7. Using twitter for fun
wofford.edu/thespace @thespacewofford
 Whatcollegestudents tweet:
 Randomthoughts( 67% )
 Fun activities ( 57% )
 Current events ( 53% )
 Jokes & humor ( 46% )
 Share photos( 42%)

8. Using twitter for profit
wofford.edu/thespace @thespacewofford
 Enhanceor build your personalbrand
 Network with companiesand people
 Find a job or internship

9. Using twitter for profit
wofford.edu/thespace @thespacewofford
 Create a solid profile
 Use yourown nameas your twitter handle
 Use yourBIO to help others find you
 Use clear high-quality profileimages

10. Using twitter for profit
wofford.edu/thespace @thespacewofford
 Enhanceor build your personalbrand
 FOLLOWTHE RIGHT PEOPLE
 Tweet often
 Use hashtags
 Follow,retweet, favorite,reply & comment

11. Using twitter for profit
wofford.edu/thespace @thespacewofford
 Network with companiesand people
 Create lists
 Follow,retweet, favorite,reply & comment
 Makea connection;ask for help
 Join conversations;ask questions
 Share industry content

12. Using twitter for profit
wofford.edu/thespace @thespacewofford
 FInD A JOB OR INTERNSHIP ONTWITTER
 Followyour industry
 Use twitter to pointto yourwebsite, blog &
linkedInProfiles
 Keep tabs onjob openings via companywebsites

13. USING TWittER
FOR Fun & PROFIT
wofford.edu/thespace @thespacewofford

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