Here we are, 19 days later. Still enjoying the city life of Cleveland way more than the cornfield-filled life of Ada. Still applying for jobs, but I know the right position will come along and everything will work out just the way it's supposed to. And still being the same overachiever...
I've jumped right into what I know how to do best: getting involved. In my last post I mentioned joining Cleveland PRSA. But now, I've joined the Student Day planning committee! I was pretty torn between a few committees. The go-getter inside me shouted, "Join them all!" But I think I should just take it one committee at a time...for now. I'm very excited to bring my experience with this event as a student to the table and to attend this event as a professional this fall.
6.20.2012
6.01.2012
Back in the City!
Well it's June 1, 2012. It's been awhile since I've blogged, but to be fair, I've been one busy bee. Spring semester was a busy and challenging one--I never thought I'd write that many papers in 15 weeks! Last month, I graduated from Ohio Northern University, with a Bachelor in Communication Arts (with a public relations concentration and business administration minor, Cum Laude). The following week, I ventured to Disneyland with my family to celebrate. And after a long-exhausting day of moving all my belongings from Ada to Cleveland, I've finally settled in and resumed the job hunt. Yesterday, I took one more step towards becoming a big kid by joining PRSA Cleveland.
So here's to beginning the next chapter in my life--becoming a professional in the city! I'll keep you posted on what I add to my story! :)
So here's to beginning the next chapter in my life--becoming a professional in the city! I'll keep you posted on what I add to my story! :)
12.11.2011
Social Media 303
There are tons of different types of social networks, and at times, it can be pretty difficult to keep up with them all. In The New Media University, chapter nine discusses these various types of networks.
The first kind discussed in this chapter is geo location/mobile networks. Twitter is an example, as its real-time human-powered positioning system helped to establish awareness. FourSquare united location-based networking with micronetworking by adding the gaming element through collecting badges. The mobile versions of these networks are meant to extend functionality of existing networks, not replace them.
Widgets and applications are also being used more, as businesses are creating branded ones to travel from site to site. These apps have utilized specific social networks to engage users, with creative themes that enforce brand personality.
Video broadcasting networks have used the socialization of content to broaden visibility and incite reactions. This network has become very popular, as seen with the use of YouTube, which allowed users to embed code to any or all of their favorite websites.
These various networks have helped brands to build relationships across multiple mediums, reinforcing relationships with their consumers in many ways!
The first kind discussed in this chapter is geo location/mobile networks. Twitter is an example, as its real-time human-powered positioning system helped to establish awareness. FourSquare united location-based networking with micronetworking by adding the gaming element through collecting badges. The mobile versions of these networks are meant to extend functionality of existing networks, not replace them.
Widgets and applications are also being used more, as businesses are creating branded ones to travel from site to site. These apps have utilized specific social networks to engage users, with creative themes that enforce brand personality.
Video broadcasting networks have used the socialization of content to broaden visibility and incite reactions. This network has become very popular, as seen with the use of YouTube, which allowed users to embed code to any or all of their favorite websites.
These various networks have helped brands to build relationships across multiple mediums, reinforcing relationships with their consumers in many ways!
The Beginning of the End
As finals week of fall semester approaches, it's beginning to hit me that I'm graduating in five months. Come May, I'll leave little ol' Ada and hopefully find my place in Cleveland, Chicago or D.C. Sometimes I look back and wonder how I survived life in a small town for so long. Then it hits me; it's because of the people.
I have made amazing connections here at ONU. My friends and sorority sisters are an extraordinary group of people, who have honestly become a second family. My peers in PR are some of the brightest and encouraging classmates I could ever hope for. The professors and other Northern faculty I have gotten the opportunity to know are so generous and eager to help me succeed. I cannot imagine life without these relationships, or who I might have become without them.
I knew college would only be four years, but I did not realize how fast those four years would go by. Growing up and joining the real world is scary, but I know I took every possible opportunity and made the most of it. I would not have been able to do that without ONU and I know because of my education and experiences here, I will be successful!
So here's to studying hard for this coming week, looking forward to next semester and what lies beyond.
I have made amazing connections here at ONU. My friends and sorority sisters are an extraordinary group of people, who have honestly become a second family. My peers in PR are some of the brightest and encouraging classmates I could ever hope for. The professors and other Northern faculty I have gotten the opportunity to know are so generous and eager to help me succeed. I cannot imagine life without these relationships, or who I might have become without them.
I knew college would only be four years, but I did not realize how fast those four years would go by. Growing up and joining the real world is scary, but I know I took every possible opportunity and made the most of it. I would not have been able to do that without ONU and I know because of my education and experiences here, I will be successful!
So here's to studying hard for this coming week, looking forward to next semester and what lies beyond.
12.08.2011
Still Job Hunting...
Last Thursday I got my graduation approval letter in the mail. You know what that means? Time to kick my job search into gear!
After a recent speaker at PRSSA and an assignment from a class, I've learned that having your own website is not only a way to show off what you've done, but it's a unique way to stand out among other job candidates. I took a course in web design and development, but there are so many great and easy to use sites to make your own if you don't have these skills.
I choose to make one using Weebly. This site has a ton of great templates and is pretty easy to move things around in order to achieve the look you desire. After adding information about what I've done in the past and what I hope to achieve in the future, I added my contact information. I also added a feature to download my resume if interested and a video I made and uploaded to YouTube.
I'll be sure to add this site to my resume, my social networking sites and send to professionals so they can learn more about me!
After a recent speaker at PRSSA and an assignment from a class, I've learned that having your own website is not only a way to show off what you've done, but it's a unique way to stand out among other job candidates. I took a course in web design and development, but there are so many great and easy to use sites to make your own if you don't have these skills.
I choose to make one using Weebly. This site has a ton of great templates and is pretty easy to move things around in order to achieve the look you desire. After adding information about what I've done in the past and what I hope to achieve in the future, I added my contact information. I also added a feature to download my resume if interested and a video I made and uploaded to YouTube.
I'll be sure to add this site to my resume, my social networking sites and send to professionals so they can learn more about me!
12.05.2011
Social Media 302
While reading chapter eight, Social Media 302 in The New Media University, I found I really liked the 21 Tips for Twitter and Social Media for Socially Savvy Businesses. Social media is inexpensive and easy to use, if you know how to use it. Because of this, it's a great tool to use in small businesses, to help their businesses grow. These were my top three from the list to focus on:
- Customer service: Not only responding to questions and concerns, but actively seeking out negative comments proves that your business cares about its customers. Customer service is important, and making sure all customers have a great experience with your brand is key in growing your small business.
- Dedicated and branded channels: Chances are as a small business, your area of expertise could be very new and unique. Utilizing the dedicated or branded channels can help establish your specific brand and stand out among all the noise.
- Ideation: Small businesses hope to grow and what better way to grow than by embracing the thoughts and implementing ideas of your loyal customers. They understand your brand and want it to continue to grow. Starting conversations with them will help generate fresh ideas.
If small businesses utilize these three tips, and hopefully all 21, their business will be sure to take off!
Proper Online Etiquette
In 1922, Emily Post wrote a book on proper etiquette and in 1942, she established The Emily Post Institute. Her book and institute established standards of etiquette, and recently the Institute released her book in its 18th edition, covering etiquette in the social media world.
According to the institution's site, the topics covered in this book range from friends on Facebook, to tweeting at events and emails and interviews. This book sounds like a great tool for all, but specifically our generation. Many of us were not raised with such proper standards, not saying we do not have manners but times have changed since the 1920s. Refreshing ourselves on proper behaviors, and how to apply those to our social media outlets sounds like a good idea. We want to establish our own voices and brands and doing so in a proper way could make your brand more credible and allow your voice stand out more.
The EPI is not only educating those about social media etiquette, but is utilizing social media as a tool to educate. They have a Facebook, Twitter and blog. You can ask questions directly on these pages or through their blog. EPI is most definitely practicing what you preach! Maybe I'll grab this book to read over the holiday break!
According to the institution's site, the topics covered in this book range from friends on Facebook, to tweeting at events and emails and interviews. This book sounds like a great tool for all, but specifically our generation. Many of us were not raised with such proper standards, not saying we do not have manners but times have changed since the 1920s. Refreshing ourselves on proper behaviors, and how to apply those to our social media outlets sounds like a good idea. We want to establish our own voices and brands and doing so in a proper way could make your brand more credible and allow your voice stand out more.
The EPI is not only educating those about social media etiquette, but is utilizing social media as a tool to educate. They have a Facebook, Twitter and blog. You can ask questions directly on these pages or through their blog. EPI is most definitely practicing what you preach! Maybe I'll grab this book to read over the holiday break!
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