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interested in starting a career in social media? you’ve come to the right place! check out this guest post from our friends at viralheat<\/a>.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n


\nso you landed an interview for a job in social media? that\u2019s great! congratulations on taking the first step towards a new, exciting, and promising job filled with benefits and normal hours (hopefully). you will be neck deep in internet trends, reading and writing till the day is done, creating compelling content, and building your companies corporate image. huzzah! but, before you start uncorking the champagne (you drunkard), here are some things to consider before walking into the interview.<\/p>\n

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    1. don\u2019t get ahead of yourself.<\/i>you don\u2019t have the job until you sign the papers. that being said, remember to focus on the interview. don\u2019t think about what you need to do once you get the job – you don\u2019t have it yet. put your efforts into giving a good, memorable interview that shows why they absolutely need to hire you.also, don\u2019t stop looking for other jobs! avoid putting all your eggs in one basket because it\u2019s better to have many options to choose from if this one doesn\u2019t work out.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n

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        1. play nice.<\/i>you\u2019re interviewing for a job in social media\u2026 a professional job in social media. so before you go in for the talk, make sure that all of your social presences are clean. that means no offensive tweets, no inflammatory posts, and lay off the swearing. do you have any posts that have misspelled or grammatically incorrect language? destroy them.a job in social often requires you to promote from your personal accounts so it\u2019s best to have a public profile. but if the thought of your accounts being public make you squirm, consider making a professional account.<\/li>\n
        2. look good.<\/i>i\u2019m sure you look great all the time. but when it comes to interviews, it pays to dress to impress. no t-shirts with cartoons on them! dress codes change depending on where you are interviewing, but err on the side of caution. whether it\u2019s a small, up-and-coming start-up full of employees in jeans and t-shirts, or a corporate, suit-and-tie conglomerate with reach across the globe, your taste in clothing will never be (initially) questioned if you\u2019re dressed nicely. ladies, make sure your hair is smooth and your makeup minimal. and for the fellas, don\u2019t forget to clean up that 5 o\u2019clock shadow.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n

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            1. be qualified.<\/i>many times you may not be a 100% perfect fit for a job, but don\u2019t worry \u2013 that\u2019s not always a deal breaker. as a newcomer to this industry, you\u2019re expected to learn and grow with your role. but you do need to be knowledgeable in the space and about the company and its mission and objectives. take time to study the list of requirements\/preferred qualifications. review which skills you do and do not possess, be prepared to talk about how you will be an asset to the company. if the job requires an understanding of a certain program you don\u2019t know, (in social media that probably means a third-party app like hootsuite<\/a> or viralheat<\/a>) start a free trial version and practice. you never know what they\u2019ll ask you about your skill set so it\u2019s best to be prepared.<\/li>\n
            2. have samples.<\/i>a job in social media requires a mix of skills. the ideal candidate is a great writer, creative thinker, and amazing multi-tasker. most employers will ask for samples of creative work that you have done to get an idea of your style and to gauge if you\u2019re a good fit for the role. examples can range from blog posts and social platforms you have managed, to audio and video products. having quality examples of your work is crucial to showing that you\u2019re the right one for the job.<\/li>\n
            3. know the business.<\/i>do your research! it\u2019s always good to know what the business you\u2019re interviewing with actually does. look past the jargon. don\u2019t just memorize a tag line – dig a little deeper and try to really understand what the company\u2019s mission and objective is. take a look at their website and their social presences to get a feel for the company. if they sell a consumer product, try to find it in a store. show them that you know what the business does so you can speak on how you will contribute as a member of the team.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n

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                1. be confident.<\/i>it\u2019s okay to feel nervous, but remember that the interviewer is just a person on the other side of a desk. he or she is looking for someone that is both qualified and someone that they can tolerate on a day-to-day basis. so show some personality and don\u2019t be afraid. remember this is a job in social media \u2013 so they\u2019ll only like you more if you\u2019re engaging and friendly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n

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                    1. draw from your experiences.<\/i>because you don\u2019t have a huge corporate resume with fancy numbers and data, you will have to give a lot of anecdotal evidence about why you\u2019re a good fit. so have some good stories ready when they ask you questions. there are a few questions that you can expect to hear at a first interview: \u2018tell me a time when you showed leadership at your job,\u2019 \u2018tell me a particularly hard problem and how you went about solving it\u2019 or \u2018tell me about a time you went above and beyond the call of duty for someone\u2019. be honest and use examples that can be applicable to a potential situation in the role you\u2019re applying for.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n

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                        1. don\u2019t bs.<\/i>seriously. interviewers can smell bs. although this isn\u2019t a hard and fast rule and some topics can be glossed over, i suggest being prepared. if you don\u2019t have an answer, say you need to think it over and get back to them.they may ask clich\u00e9, vague questions like, \u2018what\u2019s your greatest weakness?\u2019 don\u2019t say things like \u2018i am a perfectionist\u2019 or \u2018sometimes i care too much.\u2019 interviewers have heard it too many times before. be honest, but not too honest. you don\u2019t want to say \u2018i struggle with working in the morning.\u2019 try to spin your answers to be positive without sounding silly. try \u2018i take too much time trying to get something right\u2019 or \u2018i pay too much attention to detail when i should seek further guidance.\u2019 honest answers are respected more than obviously fabricated replies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n

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                          1. have questions ready.<\/i>at the end of the interview, they\u2019ll run out of talking points and ask if you have any questions. this is a good place to show initiative and interest in the company. ask questions about the job and company culture. what responsibilities will you be in charge of on a day-to-day basis? will you be working with a team? will you have to learn any special skills or programs? what does he or she like most about the company? what has he or she learned while at this company? questions show interest, and you definitely want to show them you\u2019re interested.with these tips you can walk into that interview feeling ready. ultimately, remember that you\u2019re awesome. you can do it!this guest post was written by jeff anaya. jeff is part of the marketing team with viralheat, the social media marketing suite for business. when he\u2019s not talking, writing, or researching about the growing world of social media marketing, you can find him quoting movies from the 90s, podcasting at a pirate radio station in san francisco\u2019s mission district, or planning a road trip. you can tweet him at @jeffanaya<\/a>, add him<\/a> to your google+ circle, or email him at anaya@viralheat.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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