South by Southwest 2014

Interactive, Film, MusicAustin, Texas: March 7 – 16

Interactive Trade Show 6th Street… Every night.

The Greatest Geek Party of All Time

Panels, Networking, Partying

And, of course, Adam had to celebrate National Cereal Day!

And so much randomness…

@IAMLILBUB has 360K Instagram followers…

Main Takeaways• Privacy Concerns

• Wearable Tech• Personal Data

• Employees as Advocates

• Smarter Travelling (Uber)

• Social becoming Hyper-local

• Personal Takeaways: • Don’t expect normal sleeping

or eating cycles• Don’t expect to stick to any

plan 100%• You never know who you’re

talking to!

Overall a great time and something everyone in Social needs to experience!

My Post-Grad Experience & Insights

Tips

Find what you’re passionate about. Try it out.

Think long-term -- Stepping stones. It’s a career, not just a “job”

Importance of Digital BrandLinkedIn/Twitter professionalism,

BloggingCreate a unique, personal, and

consistent brand

Tips

Network with a Purpose!Research companies of interest, learn about their peopleAsk for Introductions – email, coffee, informal interviewUse networking to find opportunities

Flip the Script at InterviewsFeel them out the same way they feel you out.“Why should someone want to work here over __?”

OrganizationsBecome a Member, Volunteer, Get Involved!

Opportunity:

AiMA – Free for students

Spring Social, Backroads & Bluegrass

Wednesday 3/26

6:30-9:30 PM at Sweetwater

$25

www.atlantaima.org

Questions?

Adam Naide Steffan Pedersenlinkedin.com/in/adamnaide@AdamNaide

linkedin.com/in/steffanpedersen@steffanpedersen