Susan Mayes Ostrander

As The Daily Muse's Head of Social Media, Susan gains great joy from concocting clever Tweets and Facebook posts and brainstorming catchy headlines. A native Philadelphian and Penn State alum, she has a resourceful background in communications and graphic design. Susan was married in Vegas by Elvis, proudly sporting a $49.99 white cocktail dress from Tar-zhay. She also has yet to meet a plate of nachos she hasn’t liked. Follow her on twitter @shmayes

Stay Positive When Unemployed

When you’re feeling battered by hours of job searching, multiple rounds of interviews, and troubling news about the job market, it can be hard to stay positive. This professional has been in this boat, too, and she shares her tips for hanging in there.

Social Media at Work

How Much is Too Much? Using Social Media at the Office

October 2, 2012

You love Facebooking and tweeting at the office, but how much social networking on the job is too much? Here are a few useful guidelines to help keep your boss happy and you out of trouble.

14 Career Experts Not to Miss on Twitter

15 Career Experts Not to Miss on Twitter

March 19, 2012

Looking for a new gig? Step away from the job postings for a minute, and sign on to Twitter. It’s an ideal way to connect with other professionals, not to mention get some killer career advice. Here are some choice tweeters who can help you on your way.

6 Ways to Get More from Twitter

6 Ways to Get More out of Twitter

February 1, 2012

You now know the ins and outs of the @ symbol and RT like a rockstar, and now you’re ready to kick your Twitter experience up a notch! Good news: the Twitterverse is full of tools and tricks to boost your efficiency. Take a look at a few of our favorites.

  • Twitter 101
    Twitter 101: A Tutorial for the Timid
    , October 28, 2011

    Not into Twitter—not even a little bit? You’re not alone. But—kick and scream all you want—there might come a time when you’re forced to hop on board. Have no fear—it’s actually a lot simpler than you might think! Here’s a crash course in the basics.

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    Is Google+ Making the Grade?
    , September 20, 2011

    There’s a hot new social media contender in town. At three months old, G+ has created a stir in the tech world, but critics argue that its chances for success still remain to be seen. Decide for yourself with our guide.

  • Twitter Chats Decoded
    Twitter Chats Decoded
    , July 28, 2011

    Twitter chats are an ideal way to connect with others in real time, and a great means of expanding any young professional’s social network. And there’s a chat for everyone out there in the Twitterverse.