Episode 38: Career Opportunities In The Digital Space - Career Day w/Aaron Thacker - Social Media Manager for the Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association

The Digital Revolution is changing our lives, and as a result, is having an affect on the Career Choices you now have available to you - and the Career Decisions that you're making.

Penelope interviews Aaron Thacker 
Social Media Manager for the Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association - Part 1

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We're doing something different today. We're having a "Career Day" 
The Digital Revolution is changing our lives, and as a result, is having an affect
on the Career Choices you now have available to you - and the
Career Decisions that you're making. 
During "Career Day we will connect you, and highlight for you, an individual
who's having success in the Digital Space. And, that can be as an Employee or as an Entrepreneur. 
We're doing "Career Day" for 2 reasons: 
1) To give you a better understanding of the Career Opportunities that are available to you in the Digital Space,
and 
2) To connect you to the individuals & companies that are hiring in the Digital Space. 
Our guest, today, on "Career Day" is Aaron Thacker. At the time of this interview he worked in the Hospitality Industry,
as Social Media Manager for the Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association. 
As a side note, you'll be interested to know, that Aaron continues his own career moves within the Digital Space, and has
accepted a position with The Richards Group out of Dallas, continuing his work in Digital Strategy and Social Media. 
Aaron & I open with talking about the KCCVA in general, their mission & area of responsibilities.
Then, as Social Media Manager, Aaron shares what his day-to-day responsibilities are.
We get into the structure of their Marketing Department and the roles of some of the positions.
We talk about the qualifications needed for a Social Media Manager's position and what they look for when hiring.
We cover questions that are being asked during the interview process.
And, the importance of having writing skills. 
Aaron shares the importance of your own online presence & reputation.
And, openly talks about his own career path within the Digital Space. Positions he's held, and how he's developed his skills. We touch on the role of education & skills needed when going after this career path.
Then, Aaron covers Networking Resources and how to use social media to further your career moves.
We also cover the Structure of the Social Teams and positions to pursue.
And, we end with the Entrepreneur and opportunities available along with suggested support groups.

A Must Listen.

Enjoy our guest, Aaron Thacker - Social Media Manager for the KCCVA