Exploring This Job
The best way to explore this career is to start posting on your social media platforms about brands that you like. Don’t be shy. People of all ages are social media influencers. Experiment with writing interesting posts, taking cool photos and videos, and otherwise presenting yourself and your love of a certain product or service online. Interact with those who like or comment on your posts, and follow and network with others who share your interests.
Talk to social media influencers about their careers. Ask them for advice on how they broke into the field, what they like and dislike about their work, and other questions that will give you a better understanding of the field.
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