Working in social media and a lack of specifics in your CV

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Working in social media and a lack of specifics in your CV

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Creativity, passion, commitment. Or "knowledge of Google Analytics". "Computer skills" (sic!). Candidates boast about such traits/skills.

In theory, it's great. Unfortunately, as a potential employer, I have to take their word for it. It's rare for a candidate to embellish their list of their own strengths with even a line of commentary. No example to prove that they actually have these skills.

How to play it better? Point out specific applications of your skills or focus on details. south korea rcs data It is known that we often talk about general skills. In such cases, the copywriting formula "from... to..." can come in handy.

Instead of writing “Knowledge of Google Analytics,” write “Knowledge of Google Analytics – from configuring the tracking code to creating custom reports.”

Adding such a range shows that you know what you are talking about, understand the conceptual apparatus, and at the same time gives the feeling that since you understand the elements mentioned, you are certainly familiar with many other functions as well.
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