Improve your LinkedIn’s Curb Appeal

Improve your LinkedIn’s Curb Appeal

As a college student nearing graduation, the prominence of LinkedIn’s connection opportunities have not been lost on me. Like everyone else, I know that a solid LinkedIn profile is more important than ever to job seekers and hiring managers. But with more than half a...
Should You Buy a Positive Review?

Should You Buy a Positive Review?

I recently visited a local McDonald’s, and noticed a change on the top of the receipt. In the past, they asked for feedback about my experience, and in return, they offered a free Quarter Pounder with cheese or a free breakfast sandwich for my feedback. This time, as...
Can You Teach an Experienced Marketer New Tricks?

Can You Teach an Experienced Marketer New Tricks?

We asked recently certified Social Media Strategist Patricia Diaz why, as an experienced marketer, she decided to pursue certification through NISM. Here’s what she had to say! Employees across the U.S. work under the assumption that learning is done on the job...
Proving the Value of Your Continuing Education

Proving the Value of Your Continuing Education

As the National Institute for Social Media continues to grow and an increased number of educational opportunities appear in the social media space, certified Social Media Strategists (SMS) are more often finding themselves wondering, “Does this count as continuing...
Highlights from the 2019 Social Media Job Study

Highlights from the 2019 Social Media Job Study

Every few years, NISM reviews the content of our certified social media strategist (SMS) exam. Part of the process is a job study – an opportunity to check in on what employers are looking for in the field of social media, what changes may have occurred, and...