Cracking Into the Social Media Career

I don’t consider myself a social media expert, however, I do feel that I am very knowledgeable about the subject - and I have helped many businesses gain exposure through various social networks. With that being said, I really enjoy my career in social media, there are many challenges and changes that one must face everyday. It has helped me gain many new connections, and re-connect with old ones. Social media is a great tool for all companies, businesses and individuals - however, to land a career in such field can be a daunting task. This infographic gives some great tips on what you can do to better your chances for a career in social media, and find out more about what companies are looking for from these positions.

It’s clear that social media interaction by businesses is here to stay. With 79% of corporations now utilizing some aspect of social media, a new era in consumer-business relationships has begun. It is the role of a company’s social strategist to manage and foster this relationship online. As this new form of communication matures, it will be the social strategists who are proactive and innovative who will excel, while those who stagnate may be replaced by automation or see their positions cannibalized.