SocMed Sean

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Can My Social Media Actually Hurt My College Admissions?

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Are you on any committees? It’s good to have positive posts that show some of your interests and activities. A recruiter may see something there that you forgot to list on your application. Do you do volunteer work? Do you have a hobby that requires skill?

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How I Got My Job As Director Of Social Media – Step 2: Real-Life Relationships Matter

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In my previous post in this series, I discussed how blogging and tweeting were key elements to sharing my expertise on intranets. Sure, my blogging and tweeting also played a big part, as the EVP reviewed my activities, articles, and relationships, but without the relationships and trust, there wouldn’t have even been a conversation.

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How I Got My Job As Director Of Social Media – Step 1: Build Experience Then Blog, Tweet, Collaborate!

SocMed Sean

Tools like knowledge bases, content management systems, enterprise search, blogs and wikis all played critical roles in the development of these systems. Luckily, these folks also understood the value of social sharing and were willing to contribute their experiences to the conversation via their blogs and Twitter accounts.