Philomena has been working as an assistant at a marketing firm and found a job advertised that would be a step up professionally. The job description states that they are looking for someone with social media experience. Philomena has managed her current company’s Facebook page. Another employee usually handles Instagram and Twitter, although Philomena filled in when that employee was on vacation. How should she represent this experience on her application?

Question

Philomena has been working as an assistant at a marketing firm and found a job advertised that would be a step up professionally. The job description states that they are looking for someone with social media experience. Philomena has managed her current company’s Facebook page. Another employee usually handles Instagram and Twitter, although Philomena filled in when that employee was on vacation. How should she represent this experience on her application?

A.She should describe herself as experienced with social media.
B.She should emphasize that she only has experience with Facebook.
C.She should represent herself as managing social media at her company.
D.She should get more social media experience before she applies for the job.

Answer 1

C. She should represent herself as managing social media at her company. By accurately portraying her experience managing the company's Facebook page and filling in on Instagram and Twitter when needed, Philomena can highlight her social media skills while being honest about the extent of her experience. This approach shows that she has relevant experience and is willing to take on additional responsibilities in social media management.