With the number of users increasing every day (over 500 million and counting), it’s obvious Twitter is here to stay, at least for a while. Here are a few reasons why having a Twitter account can benefit you in your work life and your personal life!

1.  Connecting with your Peers

Although they have similarities, Twitter and Facebook are two completely different platforms. Twitter allows you to connect with coworkers on the latest news, whether it’s work-related or not. It’s also a great place to look for a job if you’re still looking. If you are, @msujobs and @HelpingSpartans are two worthwhile MSU accounts to follow.

2.  Networking

Job searching or not, networking is always a positive for your career. Twitter makes it easy to find other businesses and individuals with its search tools. You can search for accounts or search for terms that people are using. This can lead you to interesting conversations and people in your industry.

3.  Daily News

Twitter is an excellent source for your daily news. Every online news outlet has a Twitter account, and they tweet breaking news and headlines with links to articles throughout the day. A quick look at your Twitter-feed will keep you posted on the day’s events.

As always, follow @msuhr for news especially for MSU faculty and staff!