#40: How to get a job in content marketing, with Chris Marr

In episode 40 of the Graduate Job Podcast, I am joined by content marketing guru Chris Marr, as we explore all aspects of getting a job in content marketing. As the founder of the Content Marketing Academy and Host of the Content Marketing Academy podcast, Chris is ideally placed to share exactly what you need to do to get started in this booming field. We explore the basics, from what exactly content marketing is, how and why you need to start building your brand online, to the key hints, tips and skills that will get you ahead as you start your career. It doesn’t matter if you’re a newbie to content marketing, or already have your own online platform, there is something in this episode to inspire you. As always, all links to everything we discuss and a full transcript are available in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/content. Before we start a quick request from me, your feedback helps me to create the episodes you want to hear, so I’ve set up a super simple and very quick survey, as I want the show to best serve your needs. It’s got 5 questions and will take you a minute, so please check it out at http://www.graduatejobpodcast.com/survey/. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. But in the meantime, let’s crack on with the show. MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: What exactly content marketing is Why now is the perfect time to get started in content marketing How you can get involved at university and begin to build your brand online Why you need to start a blog to get ahead in content marketing The key skills that will set you apart when you apply for content marketing jobs How you can move from being a consumer on content, to a curator, then creator of content Why the number one thing you need to do is to START!