Getting a Social Media Job For Dummies

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.

Table of Contents

Part I So You Want to Work in Social Media
Chapter 1 The Big Picture of Social Media Jobs
Chapter 2 Seeing Yourself in a Social Media Job
Chapter 3 Key Social Media Concepts You Should Know

Part II Getting Your Social Media Education
Chapter 4 Roles in Social Media Revealed
Chapter 5 Foundations of Social Media Education
Chapter 6 Making Your Own Way
Chapter 7 Knowing Your Social Media Tools

Part III Finding Your Fit with the Right Organization
Chapter 8 Life as a Social Media Consultant
Chapter 9 Working as an In‐House Social Media Specialist
Chapter 10 Living on the Edge with a Start‐Up
Chapter 11 Starting Your Own Social Media Company

Part IV Becoming a Top Social Media Pro
Chapter 12 Building Your Network and Your Brand
Chapter 13 Creating a Winning Résumé
Chapter 14 Preparing to Nail Your Interview
Chapter 15 Becoming a Star Employee

Part V Your Day‐to‐Day Social Media Responsibilities
Chapter 16 Creating Reasonable Expectations
Chapter 17 Getting Ahead
Chapter 18 Getting a Job Even if You Have One

Part VI The Part of Tens
Chapter 19 Ten Social Media Best Practices
Chapter 20 Avoiding Ten Common Social Media Job Mistakes
Chapter 21 Ten Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd
Chapter 22 Top Ten Social Media Resources