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Advice for the Social Media Managers of the Future

Posted by Carla Boyd on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, In : Social Media Career Advice

Article first published on the BIMM blog

I still remember the feeling; passion and drive mixed with dread and anxiety. Entering into the working world can be daunting, especially if – like me – you know what you want to do but you’re not quite sure how to get there.

After some trial and error (in the form of unpaid internships), I discovered my love for copywriting and social media marketing. So when I graduated from university, I decided to pursue a career in social media – a decision ...

How to get a job in Social Media

Posted by Carla Boyd on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, In : Social Media Career Advice

Originally posted on Digital Gurus blog and featured on WeRSM.

While it took some time for Social Media to become a career that’s taken seriously by businesses, it is now well and truly established. In fact, the social media job market is fast becoming very competitive. From Community Managers and Bloggers, to Social Media Managers, Strategists and Social Analysts, the amount ofsocial media roles is on the rise but so is the number of candidates.

So how do you make yourself stand out from the...
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Why you should have a Portfolio if you work in Social Media

Posted by Carla Boyd on Monday, June 29, 2015, In : Social Media Career Advice

Originally posted on Digital Gurus blog and featured on WeRSM.

Having a portfolio has become norm in the creative industry, however it’s not just designers and photographers who can benefit from having one. Recently, we were asked whether Social Media professionals should have a portfolio. Our answer? Yes!