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Fri, Jul 15 2011 18:06:38

#HireBen

How I applied for a job at Twitter, using Twitter. [UPDATED]

  1. I woke up Monday morning and saw a new position posted to Twitter's job site for a Manager, TV Content.  The position is exactly what I've been looking for, a combination of my 7 years development and TV production experience with my personal interest in all things internet and social.  Knowing such a high profile position would get many applicants, I applied immediately through Twitter's jobvite application and fired off this Tweet.

  2. bjstein
    @twittermedia Prod background + passionate about nexus of Twitter & TV. See http://resume.benste.in & my @jobvite app /cc @ChloeS @robinsloan
    bjstein
    Wed, Jul 13 2011 01:11:28
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  3. Both previous collegues from Current TV and original members of the @TwitterMedia team, @robinsloan "favorited" it and @ChloeS replied.

  4. ChloeS
    @bjstein nice!
    ChloeS
    Wed, Jul 13 2011 01:58:02
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  5. As I laid in bed that night, I realized that while I was happy with the initial response my Tweet had garnered, and knew I would be in the mix, I needed to think of a way to stand out.

  6. Woke up Wednesday morning with an idea.  I reached out to a few colleagues and friends asking for a #140CharacterReference to make sure they #HireBen.  I was happy with the results...

  7. willhutson
    @ChloeS i think it would be great if @twitter would #HireBen-loved working with him when I was @disney #140CharacterReference.
    willhutson
    Wed, Jul 13 2011 14:43:45
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  8. kikithedinosaur
    @ChloeS #HireBen! He's SMART, funny, witty guy who would be an asset to the @twitter team. Did I mention he's funny? #140CharacterReference
    kikithedinosaur
    Wed, Jul 13 2011 14:48:42
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  9. krissywalrus
    @ChloeS #HireBen! He has tons of experience leading TV/online integration. A great addition for the @twitter team. #140CharacterReference
    krissywalrus
    Wed, Jul 13 2011 14:53:49
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  10. christinewhuang
    @ChloeS Vouching for @bjstein with my tweet. Never done this before, but he rules. Gives great internet. #HireBen #140CharacterReference
    christinewhuang
    Wed, Jul 13 2011 14:55:15
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  11. Mr_weatherbee
    @ChloeS I can't think of anyone better for a new media job than Ben Stein. Sharp, savvy, experienced, a pleasure. #140CharacterReferences
    Mr_weatherbee
    Wed, Jul 13 2011 15:15:42
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  12. nicolesheikh
    @ChloeS #HireBen! @bjstein is ridiculously talented and a pleasure to work with. He'd be a great addition to the team #140CharacterReference
    nicolesheikh
    Wed, Jul 13 2011 15:13:04
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  13. joshuaheller
    @ChloeS #HireBen @bjstein will make a great asset to your team! He's up on the next trend before the first one breaks #140CharacterReference
    joshuaheller
    Wed, Jul 13 2011 15:21:53
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  14. Jeff_Squires
    @ChloeS Aside from being all around awesome, @bjstein seriously knows his way around media/marketing/tech #HireBen #140CharacterReference
    Jeff_Squires
    Wed, Jul 13 2011 15:33:58
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  15. josefRnovak
    @ChloeS this #140CharacterReference is a shameless ploy to get you to #HireBen a tireless, efficacious and 凄い guy. Got me to write from 日本.
    josefRnovak
    Wed, Jul 13 2011 15:35:55
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  16. kellyreeves
    @ChloeS, You should #HireBen aka @bjstein because he has BOTH TV and Internet smarts. And an all-around fun dude. #140CharacterReference
    kellyreeves
    Wed, Jul 13 2011 15:51:14
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  17. rachelswaby
    @ChloeS Hey, @bjstein is a super rad dude-a pleasure to work with, driven, good at internet & TV. Hire him! #HireBen #140CharacterReference
    rachelswaby
    Wed, Jul 13 2011 16:23:34
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  18. KidKaibosh
    @ChloeS You gotta #HireBen. He can manage multiple projects, knows TV/Web. Smart, funny... it's a no brainer #140CharacterReference
    KidKaibosh
    Wed, Jul 13 2011 16:25:42
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  19. briggles
    @ChloeS Super smart, hard working and fun to be around. @bjstein is as "Twittery" as they come :) #HireBen #140CharacterReference
    briggles
    Wed, Jul 13 2011 16:45:53
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  20. drewtewksbury
    @ChloeS With innovative spirit & imagination to spare, @bjstein is a superstar. You can always count on him #HireBen #140CharacterReference
    drewtewksbury
    Wed, Jul 13 2011 17:08:16
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  21. MarkGanek
    @ChloeS Wholeheartedly recommend Ben. In all ways indispensable. As talented online as he is in production. #HireBen #140CharacterReference
    MarkGanek
    Wed, Jul 13 2011 17:12:59
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  22. lindseyweber
    @ChloeS Girl, you better #HireBen (STEIN) cuz he's the best and I would know: I AM the internet. #140CharacterReference.
    lindseyweber
    Wed, Jul 13 2011 17:31:40
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  23. bretterlich
    @ChloeS You must needs hire Benjamin Stein! He's these: Responsible. Friendly. Smart. Competent. Clean. Not so smelly #140CharacterReference
    bretterlich
    Wed, Jul 13 2011 17:43:29
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  24. jdbres
    @ChloeS Ben is a natural leader, outside the box creative thinker, effective communicator & true tastemaker! #HireBen #140CharacterReference
    jdbres
    Wed, Jul 13 2011 17:33:19
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  25. flavorsme
    @ChloeS Hiring @bjstein would be @twitter's best decision ever! Effective communicator & smart project mgr #HireBen #140CharacterReference
    flavorsme
    Wed, Jul 13 2011 17:52:18
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