A simple tweet could be the answer to solving your endless job search.

Adecco Group North America, a workforce solutions provider, has joined forces with Twitter.com, a significant social networking site for information sharing.

Knowing that “unemployment” is one of the top topics on Twitter.com, Adecco wants to make the job search process easier. Enter jobsalertontwitter.com and jobontwitter.com. These sites provide regular feeds of open position listings.

Twitter users just need to choose their region and desired industry. Examples of current job markets that can be accessed by tweeters include: accounting, administrative, call centre, customer service, engineering, finance, health care, human resources, industrial, information technology, legal, management, marketing, medical and scientific operations, sales and warehousing.

Twitter.com/Adeccogroup also provides insights on the job market, information on current workplace trends and suggestions for job candidates and employers from Tig Gilliam, CEO of Adecco Group North America.

“The growth of social networking sites like Twitter has revolutionised how people start and engage in dialogue with others as well as find and share information,” said Gilliam. “With unemployment continuing to rise, we know that now more than ever it is important to provide job-seekers with real-time, customised access to career opportunities. Twitter’s reach, combined with our unparalleled access to employment opportunities, creates a win-win scenario for both our clients who are looking for top talent, as well as job-seekers who are looking for the very best career options.”

Working relationships remain strong

THERE is some good news for companies during the recession: office relationships haven’t been destroyed by tough financial times.

Eighty-seven per cent of employees describe their relationship with their boss as good, while six per cent say fair, according to a survey by Accountemps, a staffing service, that questioned 457 workers.

Only two per cent of workers consider their office’s worker to manager associations as poor.

Even more workers maintain beneficial relationships with other co-workers. Ninety-five per cent of respondents say they get along well with co-workers. And three per cent consider the office associations as fair. The other two per cent of workers have no colleagues.

“In good times and bad, building strong relationships with peers and supervisors is a priority for most professionals. Employers must continually nurture a culture in which employees feel valued and engaged – workers who enjoy interacting with each other not only make the office more pleasant, but also produce better work,” said Max Messmer, chairman. “Colleagues who have established strong rapport are more likely to support one another when presented with challenges or new responsibilities. Employers should look for opportunities to strengthen ties with their staff and help them bond with each other, such as by assigning mentors and encouraging people to assist those with rising workloads.”

Take risks and evolve to succeed in tough job market

ATTEMPT a new challenge and step out of your comfort zone. Does this sound like job advice during an economic downturn?

According to Robin Fisher Roffer – CEO of Big Fish Marketing and author of Fearless Fish Out of Water: How to Succeed When You’re the Only One Like You – there is an incredible amount of opportunity during a down market.

By altering your focus and taking chances, Roffer says you can pursue your dream job, even in a difficult economy. You don’t have to settle for a mediocre job that only pays the bills.

“Actually, it’s the perfect time to search your soul, muster your courage and become a fearless (career-changing) fish out of water,” says Roffer. “That may mean finding your dream job, entering a new industry, or even venturing out on your own as an entrepreneur.”

Workers can succeed as entrepreneurs if they declare a specialty that is relevant to what is needed in the business world. Roffer explains relevance as being able to drive revenue or cut costs and create efficiencies. Develop a personal brand to indicate which qualities make you stand out from the rest.

“Your unique personality, outlook, appearance or background – really, any attribute that sets you apart – is not a liability but an asset,” says Roffer.

Roffer developed seven steps that are used as stepping stones to evolve and become desirable in the job market; she utilised the same ones to start her company. Developing desirability should eventually lead to success. Actions such as adjusting your business wardrobe or polishing online social networks could help you reach the next peak toward your dream job.

The following steps help to reveal your expertise and passions that will make a difference to a prospective manager or client:

. Go fishing for the real you: search for your specialty.

. Use your differences as a lure: focus on what makes you special. Look for a job in which you have a passion to pursue.

. Find a few fish like you. Create connections and network with others who can encourage you. Seek a mentor for advice.

. Swim in their ocean your way: maintain your inner core; avoid getting lost in the shuffle.

. Put yourself out on the line: take chances and try to do good deeds. Don’t hold onto everything.

. Evolve by casting a wide net: reinvent yourself to become applicable. Modernise your style, your résumé, your thinking, etc.

. Reel in your unique power: Be courageous and show