Preparing for Success at University: Ideal Job Report - FY026

This report, submitted as part of the FY026 module 'Preparing for Success at University,' analyzes the concept of an 'ideal job,' defining it as one that maximizes an individual's skills and fosters growth. The report focuses on the role of a social media manager, detailing the job description, responsibilities, and required skills, including content creation, social media strategy, and SEO management. It also outlines the necessary qualifications, such as a bachelor's degree, experience in social media, and strong communication and leadership skills. The report emphasizes the importance of an ideal job in providing stability, satisfaction, and opportunities for personal and professional development, referencing the importance of skill utilization, career advancement, and contributing to an organization. The report is a valuable resource for students seeking to understand their career aspirations and the steps needed to achieve their professional goals.

Report
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Table of Contents
PART 2 ...........................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
Report..........................................................................................................................................4
a) What is your ideal job.............................................................................................................4
b) Job description for the role.....................................................................................................4
c) Brief summary about person specifications and how you qualify the job..............................6
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8
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PART 2
INTRODUCTION
An ideal job can be define as a job that utilizes skills of an individual to the
maximum and allows him/her to grow in the organisation (Mejiaand et.al., 2016). It
basically brings satisfaction and a mode of accomplishment in the life of individuals. The
following study is going to cover an ideal job and its overall job description.
Furthermore, a brief summary of the person specifications and ways to achieve the job
is going to be cover.
Report
a) What is your ideal job.
After completion of my graduation degree, my ideal job would be doing
something creative and interesting rather than just earning money. Hence, I would like
to become a social media manager because it matches my current skills and talent. It is
a correct job for me because I am quite interested in staying on the leading edge of
digital marketing.
b) Job description for the role.
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Social media manager job description
Organisation is looking for a candidate who has required skills and capabilities in order
to perform task in an effective way. It is very important for a social media manager to
acquire accurate skills and to conduct social media activities in an excellent manner.
Social media manger responsibilities
 It is the responsibility of a social media manager to create, implement and
manage social media strategy.
 It is the duty of a social media manger to oversee and manage content of social
media.
 It is important for a social media manager to have knowledge of basic social
media marketing tools. For example, buffer.
 It is the responsibility of a social media manger to work with different copywriters
and designers for ensuring that content which has been developed is appealing
and informative.
 Candidate must have skills to hire and train individuals in his/her team in order
to attain goals and objective in an efficient manner.
 Candidate is responsible for monitoring SEO and engagement of users.
 Candidate must have skills to evaluate the success of social media campaign
which has been conducted to address public issues.
 It is the responsibility of a social media manger to collaborate with sales and
product development groups and marketing teams.
Social media manager requirement
 Candidate must have at least five years of experience as a social media
specialist or some similar role with that.
 Candidate must be graduate in marketing or some other related field.
 Candidates must have an excellent knowledge of Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,
Pinterest, Instagram, google and other social media platforms.
 It is important for the candidate to have multitasking skills.
 Candidate should have good leadership skills.
 He/She should have problem solving skills and must be a critical thinker.
 It is important for a social media manager to have excellent time management
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skills.
 It is essential to have good presentation, interpersonal and communication
skills.
 Candidate must have excellent web designing and publishing skills.
 He/she must have the ability to develop strategies for brand awareness and to
address public issues.
c) Brief summary about person specifications and how you qualify the job.
Some of the most important person specifications for the job role of a socail
media manger are discussed here.
Education
 Candidate is required to have a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or
media production.
Knowledge and experience
 Candidate must have at least five years of minimum experience in social media.
It should be from a reputed organisation or candidate must have an experience
to work for a major website.
 It is important for the candidate to have experience of content writing.
 Candidate must have an proven experience for operating technical camera in
order to film videos and capturing pictures and to develop a quality result of
pictures and films.
 Digital design experience is must.
Skills and abilities
 It is important to have excellent communication skills if the person is opting for
becoming a social media manager.
 Candidates should have a proper understanding about public issues.
 He/She must be flexible.
 Candidate must have an ability to build a healthy relationship with audience.
 He/She must be capable of fulfilling all basic requirements of client.
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CONCLUSION
From the above study, it can be concluded that ideal job plays a vital role in a life
of an individual. It brings sense of stability and satisfaction in person's life and he/she
tends to attain dream job or ideal job as it provides an opportunity to progress, learn and
contribute in an organisation.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Mejia, M.C., and et.al., 2016. Preparing students for success in California’s community colleges.
Public Policy Institute of California.
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