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The Content Writer Role at Buffer: What We Looked For In Applications

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We initially wanted to leave the Content Writer role open for two weeks to receive applications but decided to shorten it to one week because of the incredible response we received. In the end, we had 1,518 applicants for the Content Writer role in one week. This was both exciting and a little overwhelming.

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Lessons from Interviewing 350 Applicants in 6 Months

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During one six-month stretch in 2021, a particularly busy season, I spent more than 120 working hours in six months asking more than 350 individuals the same seven questions for our Buffer values screen. Here are a few of those reflections and some of our values questions that you can ponder, too. What is the values screen?

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Facebook Launches Questions

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Tweet Yesterday Facebook has launched Facebook Questions, which allows users and pages to post a Question to friends or a Facebook community. And now Facebook has launched Questions after Quora has been buzzing for a while. The new Questions are seamlessly integrated in Facebook and can be used as easily as a Status Update.

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27 essential social media manager interview questions (and answers)

Sprout Social

When it’s time to hire a social media manager , a solid job description and asking the right questions can help you hire a qualified professional who will take your social strategy to the next level. The following list of social media manager interview questions is a great place to start. Organization and time management questions.

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Mad Men Launches Create Your Own Ad Application on Facebook

Mindjumpers

The agency Greenberry has created a Mad Men Ad application on Facebook with the entire cast of Sterling Cooper Draper Price. The ad application is furthermore easy, fun and filled with cool details. What I also find cool is the new online social campaign from the Netherlands, where season 4 are currently being promoted.

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Hiring A Social Media Manager? Ask Them These Questions.

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All applicants will tell you that they have experience sending out posts and tweets on behalf of a brand. ” First, did an applicant create posts according to a strategic social media calendar ? Second, how did this applicant build a community? Find out how your applicant has handled social media crises in the past.

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Your First Hire: The Key Questions Before Pressing Ahead

The Realtime Report

Your First Hire: The Key Questions Before Pressing Ahead. Here are some key questions that you should answer before you take the plunge. This final question might appear almost too simple but give us time. If you’ve got to this dilemma, then a massive congratulations is most probably in order.

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