The Experience That Is Jon M. Huntsman School of Business

The time I’ve spent in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business has been short, but full of promise.  The in depth classes, more than helpful faculty and professors, and numerous opportunities are invaluable. 

Most of my classes are business classes.  While these classes are usually challenging, I’ve found them to have been the most fun and engaging of all my classes.  These classes have taught me skills that are relevant to my area of interest, skills I know I will need.  These skills include using Microsoft Excel, writing an effective resume and cover letter, covering the basics of business ethics and law, and understanding the economies of both large and small businesses.  The information didn’t stop there.  All the help I’ve found outside the classroom has been great.

The professors have always been there to help.  More than once I found myself struggling, and all the professors I’ve had have been more than willing to help explain, whether in their office, or through email at all times of the day.  The advisors have also been a great help to me.  There have been times where I had no idea where I was going with the college, what classes to take, or even where I was at.  Yet every time my advisors helped me straighten everything out and make the most of my experience.  Another great asset I’ve found is the career center.

Eddy Tsing has been more than helpful and patient as he has looked over and corrected the many attempts I have made at resumes.  Each time he was willing to show me how it could be better and what information would sell me the most.  On top of that, he showed me how to use the Career Aggie system, opening many doors of internships and jobs, helping me see what I need to work on to get the job I want.

Overall, I have been very pleased with the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business.  The internships, advisory center, professors, and curriculum have helped me improve my marketability, and so have given me an edge to set foot in the career I want.  This college has been a great experience.

Standing Out From the Crowd and Getting That Interview

Today's job market is more competitive than ever.  If a company so much as hints at an opening, their mailbox is flooded with hundreds of applications and resumes.  So how does one overcome the competition and land that dream job? A great tool is the internet, or more specifically, a blog.  Blogs generate internet presence, open a medium to show what you've done, and using keywords can lead a potential employer right to you.  When used right, a blog can set you apart from the crowd.

A blog can be used to establish you as a candidate.  Random thoughts and a whole lot of nothing won't impress anyone.  But when used right a blog can show you're knowledge and interests, which hopefully coincide with what the employer is looking for.  Also, if your blog has a large following, the company will want you to continue blogging in hopes of bringing in new customers, so long as your blog has to do with what the company is.

Experience can be showcased through a blog.  Say you have applied to an outdoor company.  If the employer were to look up your blog and find numerous entries of expeditions and trips you've taken, they will be impressed and convinced of your skills.

Like a resume, you will want to sprinkle your blog with keywords.  When an employer does a search for you, you want your blog to be first.  You will look a lot more credible and as more of a likely candidate if you use terms that show your understanding and inside knowledge of what that company is about.

The difference between gainfully employed and still looking could be an effective blog.  Standing out in search engines will make you a more obvious choice.  Stories and experiences shared on a blog could be an extension of a resume.  Effectively used keywords can impress employers and lead them to you.  When all things are taken into consideration, a blog could be that step above the rest and get you set up with an interview.

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http://whateverebay.com/get-a-job-using-myspace-blogger-or-facebook
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Technology Makes Group Projects Easier

One of the biggest headaches of group projects is trying to keep everyone on the same page.  Communication is crucial, and can make the whole project run a lot smoother.  Tools like email, Facebook and text messaging can help a group efficiently communicate important information in a timely manner.

Research is a big part of group projects.  Group members can share research found online through email.  Pictures, web addresses, videos and online articles can be emailed to the group allowing everyone access to the same information.  Email can be used when more information is being transferred.

Facebook can be a great tool to use when group members cannot meet in person but need to discuss the project.  Groups can be created on Facebook and then members can join in.  Only those admitted will see information shared.  This can be useful for groups to see what everyone had to comment about and is more open than a two way conversation of most online tools.

When information is urgent and is needed immediately, text messaging can be a great help.  Text messages can be used to notify group members of a changed meeting place or some other brief information. Short and sweet, text messages get the basic message across quickly.

Technology can be used to make group work easier when used correctly. Brief text messages, concise emails and open forum Facebook groups can all be a great asset.  All these tools can make it easier for effective communication.

The Walmart Greeter Philosophy

Blogs are known for being journal-like in nature and a place of personal reflection and informality.  So why would a business want to have one?  Because blogs allow businesses to build a connection with, receive feedback from, and supply knowledge and information to its customers. 

The number one reason is the communication it opens up between the business and their customers and/or employees.   A blog is more interactive than a website, and so involves the customer and helps the business seem more personable.  Customers are more likely to work with and purchase from a business they feel a connection with.  

Blogs also allow for businesses to get some input from its customers.  The insights from customer comments on the blog can help a business see how it could more efficiently run or market its products or services. 

This tool also provides an open forum for the business to offer expertise and answer questions.  The more renowned a business can become in this area, the more likely customers will continue to visit the site looking for help.  One great example is REI's blog.  It promotes the friendly atmosphere REI is all about, while showcasing products and providing great tips for having fun in the outdoors.

When used effectively, a blog will increase a business's customer relations, knowledge of the customers, and prominence as a reliable, necessary site.  The whole basic idea is to leave a good impression and convince the customer to come back frequently.

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http://findout.rei.com/blogs/