Getting a social media job for dummies / by Brooks Briz and David Rose.

Includes index.

The big picture of social media jobs -- Seeing yourself in a social media job -- Key social media concepts you should know -- Roles in social media revealed -- Foundation of social media education -- Making your own way -- Knowing your social media tools -- Life as a social media consultant -- Working as an in-house social media specialist -- Living on the edge with a start-up -- Starting your own social media company -- Building your network and your brand -- Creating a winning résumé -- Preparing to nail your interview -- Becoming a star employee -- Creating reasonable expectations -- Getting ahead -- Getting a job even if you have one -- Ten social media best practices -- Avoiding ten common social media job mistakes -- Ten ways to stand out from the crowd -- Top ten social media resources.

A practical guide on looking for a job in social media. The authors help you target companies, write your résumé, decide whether-- and where-- to continue your social media education, and give you ten resources you can't be without.