OPINION: Social Media Should be Studied in School

For anyone living in denial, social media is here to stay. Yeah sure, in years to come it may be a little different but with the popularity of apps such as Instagram and TikTok at all time highs, employment in social media related fields skyrocketing and accessibility as easy as picking up a phone, we need to educate rather than issue blackout bans. A learning program designed for high schools that focuses on communication and social media is a valuable concept to explore and being seriously considered overseas with Florida currently debating a bill to include social media literacy in their school curriculum.

Marketing thoughts and predictions for 2022 

Well, if 2021 has taught us anything, it’s to expect lots of tit for tat and clawing for market share in the social media marketing space.

We’ve been hit with name changes, new features galore and algorithms that no one can crack.

So what do I think we will see more of in the new year? I’ve made a list!

What do I put on my resume when I have no experience?

Often we have done things is our life that demonstrate our abilities and values that at first you may discard as irrelevant. Can you link any of your hobbies, sporting teams or achievements to the attributes that would perform well in the role? For example; were you ever in a leadership role? Perhaps as the captain of your netball team? Think about group projects and the role you played or even your hobbies – maybe you run a local theatre group and help with the marketing. These are all transferrable skills that can be relevant for all types of roles.