Comments on: How to get a job in social media

By: NHSJobs

NHSJobs — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:16:59 +0000

Sounds great, I will check it out!

By: Uk career advice

Uk career advice — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:15:35 +0000

When they don’t explain who you’re applying to, try a little research. Digging around on sites like LinkedIn can often help you find a company’s recruiter or HR manager.

By: How to get a job in social media: evidence | Jed Hallam

How to get a job in social media: evidence | Jed Hallam — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:18:19 +0000

[...] “Getting a job in social media” sends a lot of search traffic my way, and I’ve written about it loads – here, here and here. Ben’s written up some great stuff, as has Mike. We’re all talking about how to do it. [...]

By: yorkhugo

yorkhugo — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:23:08 +0000

Ugh. This is intense. My dream job, after nearly completing my masters in journalism is to work in social media and I can't get my foot in just yet.

By: Get The Job Letters Package. | 7Wins.eu

Get The Job Letters Package. | 7Wins.eu — Sat, 09 May 2009 14:23:45 +0000

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By: Travis

Travis — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:12:00 +0000

Not only is this article really good, but the conversation is both informative and entertaining …

Anyway, I just sent an email to an employer for a Social Media job and I specifically tried not to float my boat, but instead gave them links to my profiles and they can do the work from there. If I’m interesting enough, surely they will get in touch with me.

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:38:28 +0000

i’ve worked in the social media for the last 2 years and have just moved to a new company to head up their social media strategy and conversational monitoring programme, a very exciting time.

i like your tips, i think in terms of approaching a company in the social media, because it’s such a new industry a traditional CV doesnt show off your skill set as well as an email, 5 bullet points on why you’re the person for the job and 5 links to your online profiles and to show how you’re utilizing the medium for your own personal brand. it takes 10 minutes to read over and shows whether the employeer is new school or old school, that you know your shit.

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:01:04 +0000

I think clinary skills are aplicable to any job. I’d also be impressed if I receied cakes etc, so maybe we’ve really hit on something here?!

Seriously thouhg, you overlook the importance of applicans actually understanding/researching the companies they’re applying to. I get quite afew people asking advice through PR and Comms Network, and invariably they’re asking about how to get on the ‘big’ agency grad schemes, and have barely even read the websites or client lists. “Will Edelman be keen on my blogging?”, “Does Fishburn have an integrated approach or will5 be in a practice area?”. God save me. Great when people demonstrate an evident interest i the sector, however.

By: Michael Litman

Michael Litman — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:41:11 +0000

Great post Jed and cheers for the mention. A lot of useful advice up there.

By: Jed

Jed — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:51:11 +0000

Sarah,

I think that’s a major factor. If you’re likeable and interesting, someone will always want to talk to you and stay in touch – aka maintain the relationship – which is one of the biggest things (for me) in PR and social media… As if I haven’t mentioned it enough already!