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Job Interview Question 96

Who do you follow on Twitter and why?

First, are you on Twitter? Do you Tweet? This question uncovers how much you participate in social
media in general, how computer- and internet-savvy you are, and who you think is important
enough to spend your valuable time on, finding out what they think.

Who you follow on Twitter says a lot about you and what is a priority in your life.Are you only
following celebrities (I hope not) or looking for relevant and helpful information? Do you follow
those who contribute to your personal or professional development? Are you following the major
players and influencers in your field?

Here is a drop in the bucket of interesting people/organizations to follow on Twitter:

Brian Tracy – world-renowned speaker and coach for positive change in business and life
TEDTalks–mini lessons by experts in a variety of fields
Brian Solis – digital analyst, sociologist and futurist focuses on business-consumer relationship
and social media strategy
Steve Randy Waldman – Private investor with insights on economics and finance
Mark Hunter – The Sales Hunter who tweets motivational insights on sales, leadership, and
more
DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) – develops new technology for the
military
Neil deGrasse Tyson – astrophysicist who tweets about science and makes great jokes

You can browse interests through a variety of topics to see any names you might recognize.
If you aren’t on Twitter, it’s worth it to get an account now and start exploring. You really can
pick up a lot of useful news and information.
If you aren’t on Twitterand aren’t going to be , it’s OK to say that but then mention other social
media you may participate in and how that is beneficial for you.