08 SKILLS OF A GOOD SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

A good community manager, also known as Social media Manager, (CM) should have multitask skills, in order to better meet it’s employers needs.

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1.  A Good General Knowledge Of The Web

A CM should master the vocabulary related to digital. Each social media has its terminology. For instance, we have words like: Forum, social network, blog, website, post, storytelling…

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2.  A Good Knowledge Of Social Media Writing Content Methodology

Writing on social media requires good writing skills. Moreover, each social media has its particularity. For example, for a post on Twitter, you may provide only 140 characters which is not the case on Facebook.

3.  A good knowledge of websites content writing methodology

A website is the showcase of an enterprise. As such, it should be well designed and well written. To know more about an enterprise, most cybernauts may go on the website. So, it is important for a CM to master the methodology of a website, commonly called graphic charter.

Furthermore the indexation of a website depends on its content.

4.  SEO, SEA and Local Indexing

For a company or an activity to be found by search engines, the Social media manager should master web indexing.

A website indexing can be done at free of charge on websites directories, websites phone book, or commercial websites, depending on your activity.

The referencing can also be paid through Google Adwords or other search engines.  

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5.  Graphic design

Images talk more on social media than texts. Internet users may like to see what you are talking about than to read. So, a CM must be able to edit an image for its post.

6.  A Good Knowledge Of Social Media

Each social media is unique. Twitter is a social network for personalities, organizations; while LinkedIn is for professionals.

Also, the optimal size for post images is 1200 x 630 pixels. While on twitter an image size is 552 x 368 pixels. A video can be used as cover photo, which is not the case on Twitter or LinkedIn.

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7.  A good knowledge of social media policies

As far as each social media is unique, each social network also has its terms of privacy.

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8.  A knowledge on webmarketing skills

Communication on social media relies on advert. A good Cm should have communication kills or webmarketing skills.

Do you need a diploma in Community Management? CECOSDA Training offers online courses in all the ten regions of Cameroon: Yaoundé, Douala, Bafoussam, Maroua, Garoua, Ngaoundéré, Ebolowa, Bertoua, Bamenda, Buea. Contact CECOSDA Training at Yaoundé, Montée-Jouvence. Or via Whatsapp 690 525 664 (Whatsapp)

By: Laurine Azebaze

Web content writer

Secrets to Standing out in the Job Market: CECOSDA Training

CECOSDA Training is a vocational training centre under the auspices of the Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training (MINEFOP) that aims to fight unemployment and promotes job-efficiency in Cameroon. It specializes in digital and administrative jobs.
Contact us on: 690 525 664
Location : Montée-Jouvence, entrance opposite Olympia
            Duration: 09 – 12 months
          Diploma: Certification / National Vocational Diploma
          Our Assests: Qualified teachers, limited places, equipped computer office, free Wi-Fi, Office equipment at your disposal, online courses…..

Graduation ceremony of the 2019 badge of CECOSDA Training

1.     Why Choose CECOSDA Training?

CECOSDA Training is a young training centre (operational since April 2017) which is already proving its worth and achieving a high profile in the corporate world. In fact, all of its learners land themselves good jobs at the end of their training or integrate perfectly in the new profession of their choice.

CECOSDA Training is aimed at boosting and accelerating the professional integration of youths into the corporate world through its tailor-made training courses. It also teaches its learners how to become entrepreneurs.

Situated at Montée-Jouvence, far from city noise, its geographical location provides an environment that is conducive to learning.     

2.     Features and benefits

• We offer refresher courses for the certification of workers who want to retrain or switch to a new type of employment,
•  We offer tailor-made courses,
• Our courses are more practical than theoretical,
• We provide internships that will enable immersion into the corporate world,
• We have spacious and well equipped classrooms,
• Our environment is conducive to learning,
• We have flexible teaching schedules.

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3.     List of courses offered, cost and duration

For the 2019 academic year, CECOSDA Training launches the following courses

Training Department	Fee	Training Duration	Attendance format
Computerized accounting	300 000 FCFA	6-12 months	Semi-classroom
Secretary training/ Office specialist	300 000 FCFA	6-12 months	Semi-classroom
Human resource management	300 000FCFA	6-12 months	Semi-classroom
Marketing assistance	300 000 FCFA	6-12 months	Semi-classroom

CECOSDA Training offers E-learning and classroom training. Indeed, learners are free to choose whether to study at home via the internet or in the classroom, at the training centre.

4.     Job Opportunities

Domain	Job Titles
Computerized   accounting	Technician in human resources, secretary,  administrative assistant, client services officer and operator.
Office automation	Administrative assistant, secretary, cashier, receptionist, client services officer and operator.
Secretariat services	Secretary, receptionist, and client services officer.
Marketing assistance	Marketing assistant
Human resource management	Human resource technician, administrative assistant, secretary, client services officer and operator.

More than a diploma, CECOSDA Training offers learners experience that will enable them breakthrough the job market with ease and expertise.

Article by: Etane Pangsui Mireille

Communication Assistant at CECOSDA Cameroon

10 KEY SKILLS TO BE A GOOD ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Being an accounting assistant means to be in charge of financial affairs of an enterprise. An accountant ensures the financial security of an institution. Therefore, he should have strong skills in accountancy and administration. 

1.    Mathematical skills

Calculation is the base of accountancy. A good accountant must be a passionate of mathematics.  

2.    Knowledge of financial principles

Each country has it financial law. A good accountant must know both the financial principles of its country and the financial principles of its institution.

In Cameroon, the OHADA chart’s and the financial law regulate the country’s economy.

3.    Integrity

Honesty is a key attitude for accountant. Most accountants who are not honest always end in jail.

4.    Communication

To preserve his integrity, an accountant should leave traceability of any transactions between employees and administration on one hand, and NGO’s and the institution on the other hand.

Also, he should communicate with his administration on everything he does for the enterprise.

5.    Innovation

Now our days, digital has become an engine in most administration in Cameroon. Digital facilitates task and helps to save or better archives administrative informations.

6.    Enthusiasm

To better succed in this domain, accountant should be passionate in what they do.

7.    Adaptability

Financial les problèmes financiers d’une ONG ne sont pas ceux d’un centre de formation ou d’une entreprise commerciale

8.    Initiative

A good accountant should be able to take initiative for the running of an enterprise. Mr Rosvel, accountant at CECOSDA says “At times, I update employee’s files at NSSF when the director is too busy”. Also, when an employee needs it payment a day before the payment deadline, I can help him, before pleading later at the central administration.

9.    Ability to multitask

A good accountant should be multitasking. Most small enterprises in Cameroon recruit on the base of one employee for two tasks/competences. For example, Mr Temfack, accountant at CECOSDATraining, is both accounting assistant and Human Ressources.

10. Leadership

Good accountant are great leaders; that is role models and patients.

Think you can make a good accountant? Count on a successful finance career with a Diploma of Accounting at CECOSDA Training. We offer online courses in all the ten regions of Cameroon: Yaoundé, Douala, Bafoussam, Maroua, Garoua, Ngaoundéré, Ebolowa, Bertoua, Bamenda, Buea. Contact CECOSDA Training at Yaoundé, Montée-Jouvence. Or via Whatsapp 677 325 343

Written by: Laurine Azebaze

Web content at CECOSDA Training

Master Degree in Arts and Culture

Sources: https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/career-path-guides/accounting-audit-tax/10-key-skills-you-need-become-good-accountant/

WHO IS A COMMUNITY MANAGER?

Do you know that about 50% of industries currently need community manager? Do you know that no company can succeed today without digital communication? Do not miss a training opportunity that will help you become the perfect Community manager and work from home in Cameroon, Africa or any other country! Please read this article to know more about Community management.

1.    What is Community Management?

Digital communication refers to online communication. That is, communication on social media.

A community Manager (CM) is the person in charge of the digital communication of an enterprise, be it a public institution, an organization, private sector or freelance. He/she is in charge of the online visibility of the enterprise. The community Manager manages the online community of the company and promotes its activities via groups, forum or social media or blogs.

2.    Why is community management the best digital job?

For Mrs Laurine, Community manager and web writer at CECOSDAFormation, Community Management is the best job ever. You can manage your work schedule and priority, you can work from home and most importantly, you can work for many companies.  What makes the job interesting is that the CM interacts every day with a large community and learns every day from other people’s comment.

Thank to community Management, Laurine earns a living from working as a freelancer, managing online communities on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Whatsapp.

3.    How can one get a diploma as a Community Manager (CM)?

To become a community manager, you should register for a training program either in a vocational training school like CECOSDA Training or any other university. You can aslo register for online courses.

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Do you need a diploma in CM? We offer online courses in all the ten regions of Cameroon: Yaoundé, Douala, Bafoussam, Maroua, Garoua, Ngaoundéré, Ebolowa, Bertoua, Bamenda, Buea. Contact CECOSDA Training at Yaoundé, Montée-Jouvence. Or via Whatsapp 677 325 343

By: Laurine Azebaze

Web content Manager at CECOSDA Training

Master Degree in Arts and Culture

WHAT ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CAREERS IN CAMEROON?

Dear followers, do you know that no enterprise can work without an Administrative Assistant? Do you know that one of the fastest way to get a job is join the management team of a company? Do you enjoy interacting with visitors and working as an assistant to the management?  Do you have good communication and organization skills? Then become an administrative assistant. 

1.   What does an Administrative Assistant do?

Mr Nfor, a trainer at the CecosdaTraining, a vocational training school located in Yaoundé, thinks that an Administrative Assistant is a bridge between the administration and the public. He / she is the institution showcase and needs to have varied skills. Among those skills, we have listed some 10 competences that He / she needs to satisfy his co-wokers and the public.    

2.   What are the 10 Qualities of an Administrative Assistant?

v Good communication and organization skills;

v Great networking skills;

v Flexible and details oriented;

v Focused;

v Good listener and proactive;

v Honest and trustworthy;

v Accountable and confident;

v Ability to work under pressure;

v Be outgoing;

v Excellent time management skills.

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Are you looking for a vocational training school to boost your career? Contact CecosdaTraining which offers official diplomas in digital and management careers. The school is located in Yaoundé, at Mont Jouvence. Call 677 325 343 (Whatsapp) or 690 525 664 and register now.

Written by: Laurine AZEBAZE

Web Editor at CECOSDA Training

E-learning technician at CECOSDA Training