I’m officially a university graduate now and the day after convocation, the celebration continues: today is my fourth anniversary on Twitter.
That means it’s been four years since I first tweeted “Jewellery is not a toy” after a beaded necklace that I made broke. I still have those grey beads in a ziploc bag. Today, the manager who worked at Toronto’s Bead Cafe is engaged to a family friend. As Twitter reminds us every day, it’s a small world!
To celebrate this exciting occasion, I’ve created a list of 4 reasons I love Twitter:
1. Twitter Contests
Twitter is responsible for helping me win many products and experiences. Contest prizes have included touchscreen gloves from Target Canada, an Aroma gift card, and a Rob Thomas concert DVD. More recently, I won a free hour of bowling from The Ballroom, which I have yet to redeem. The most amazing prize, however, came from MuchMusic, who gave me tickets to see Arcade Fire!
Arcade Fire
2. Job Opportunities
To apply for my current marketing role, I submitted links to my social media profiles, not a resume. And like the characters of The Internship, they hired me following an interview on Google+ Hangouts. Social media is a crucial part of the hiring process now and I’m curious to see how the relationship between social media and HR continues evolving. Twitter helps you showcase your industry knowledge and personality, so share your commentary and keep it clean!
3. Klout Perks
Thanks to Twitter, I’ve also tried out a few different beauty products via Klout Perks. I have received body washes, shampoo and skincare from Clean and Clear, TRESemmé, Dove and Neutrogena respectively. Aside from the joy that comes from getting free stuff, the other fun element of Klout Perks is you never know when you will become eligible for something new.
4. Events
As I’ve written before, Indigo’s VP Events Jeremy Cammy loves Twitter as much as I do and has hosted a few tweet ups for loyal Twitter followers. These have included dinners at Luma and Biff’s Bistro, as well as an outing to see the Oscar-winning Hugo, for which I still have my movie stub.
And for the cherry on top, @TwitterCanada is following me!