Getting a social media job for dummies

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Author:

Briz, Brooks, author.

ISBN:

9781119002666

Personal Author:

Briz, Brooks, author.

Physical Description:

xii, 358 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Series:

--For dummies

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

The big picture of social media jobs -- Seeing yourself in a social media job -- Key social media concepts you should know -- Roles in social media revealed -- Foundation of social media education -- Making your own way -- Knowing your social media tools -- Life as a social media consultant -- Working as an in-house social media specialist -- Living on the edge with a start-up -- Starting your own social media company -- Building your network and your brand -- Creating a winning résumé -- Preparing to nail your interview -- Becoming a star employee -- Creating reasonable expectations -- Getting ahead -- Getting a job even if you have one -- Ten social media best practices -- Avoiding ten common social media job mistakes -- Ten ways to stand out from the crowd -- Top ten social media resources.

Abstract:

A practical guide on looking for a job in social media. The authors help you target companies, write your résumé, decide whether-- and where-- to continue your social media education, and give you ten resources you can't be without.

Subject Term:

Social media -- Vocational guidance.

Added Author:

Rose, David (Employment recruiting expert),

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Your no-nonsense guide to getting a job in social media

Looking to snag a social media position? This fun and practical guide shows you how to stand out from the competition and land your dream job in social media. Inside, you'll find expert and easy-to-follow guidance on where you should look for a job in social media, how to research companies to target, the social media sites where you should be active, and much more. Plus, you'll get resume and cover letter writing tips, answers to tricky interview to woo potential employers, and advice on creating a valuable social media position within your current company. You will also benefit from sample resumes, resume templates, and videos available to download and view online.

From SEO specialists to online community managers, social media positions are the latest buzz in the job market. As businesses have come to value the competitive edge that a strong social media presence can offer, these jobs have quickly evolved from short-term, peripheral positions to highly sought-after careers. With the help of Getting a Social Media Job For Dummies , job candidates in the social media sphere can hone their skillsets and stand head-and-shoulders above the crowd to not only land an interview, but to score a job in this exciting field.

Position yourself wisely in a crowded and rapidly growing field Be active on key social sites Write a winning resume that gets your foot in the door Create a social media position in any company

Packed with expert, authoritative information--and with a dash of humor thrown in for fun-- Getting a Social Media Job For Dummies is your go-to handbook for landing a social media position.