🎓 What University Didn’t Teach Me About Social Media Management 📱
Graduating felt like I had everything I needed to succeed. However, the reality of working in social media management has taught me things that professors never did. Here are a few lessons from real-world experience:
1️⃣ Consistency is Everything: Posting once in a while isn’t enough. Being present daily – whether through posts, stories, or interactions – builds trust and long-term relationships with your audience.
2️⃣ Start Imperfectly: Perfect content doesn’t exist from the start. You’ve got to begin, make mistakes, and learn. The journey of improving with every post is what makes the difference.
3️⃣ Stories Create Connections: I used to think posts were everything, but stories are just as important. They offer a way to connect in a more personal and authentic way, helping to humanize your brand.
4️⃣ Set Goals and Measure Everything: Creativity is key, but without clear goals and measurable performance, you can’t grow. Tracking success and adjusting strategies based on real data is what drives meaningful results.
These lessons go beyond theory – they’re practical and vital for anyone working in social media. What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned outside of formal education?
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Freelance Sr. Deskundige OOO (CTE- MNE Expert) @ Explo Safe, former EOD-IEDD operator bij DOVO-SEDEE ( BEL EOD Gp )
2moGefeliciteerd, David