Thursday, June 13, 2013
Presentation Day
What went right in the presentations?
There were many things that went awesome. The flyer from my
presentation was s great tool to promote our blog. It had a QR code and a
shortened url to encourage people to visit the blog. With these things a person
does not have to remember what a site is called they can just look at the flyer
or, pull it up on their phone. I thought the addiction blog was the most
heartfelt. The introduction draws a person in to read more about it. The second
chance blog was full of valuable resources for a convicted felon all in one
place. I never looked at Lowes as being socially responsible, but now I know I
can recycle many things there.
What went wrong?
There were some things that could always be improved. I
thought our blog could have had more quotes or articles to give it the extra
boost. There was more focus on how we technically did than our message being
heard. I thought the presentation was good, but more practice could have
helped. I would have added a discussion forum to learn how others go green.
Compare and Improve!
I thought overall our blog was awesome. It had a background
that supported our message. There were some blogs that lacked design, and were
left white. A pop of color would have helped. There was one other flyer besides
ours, but it was not very inventive. I would have loved to see more ephemera
from everyone. Overall, I thought it incorporated everything we learned. I
think creating multiple things would help us learn. For example, have everyone
do a Photosynth of their own, or create a Facebook account for cross promotion.
I would have liked more guidance on how to present it. It seems like we were
all over on what to talk about.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Job Fair Observations
What technology is being used today?
Today, there was a career fair at Herzing University in Akron. There were many different types of businesses that came to the event. I wanted to see how innovative the companies were when presenting themselves. Many companies that were volunteer driven had nothing, but a pencil and a clipboard. These items were used to collect information. This is a good way for a business to have records of people they met, and may want to hire.
Another, employer had a QR code that you code scan and it would take you directly to their website. I did it on my smart phone and was taken to the website instantly. This is awesome technology because I don't need a card and anything with the companies name on it to remember.
The final new thing I did not even know was a video resume! One employer had a tablet to show you how it was done. This is a great way to jump off the page and be different from other people or businesses.
What should have been used?
I did notice that some places did not have a website to visit. In today's world a business won't survive without one. I think more QR codes are a great idea! People should have them everywhere; on business cards, flyers, even shirts. That way even when someone is not at their table a person can still find their website. It is great advertising. People also could have had tablets to show their company in a unique way.
Today, there was a career fair at Herzing University in Akron. There were many different types of businesses that came to the event. I wanted to see how innovative the companies were when presenting themselves. Many companies that were volunteer driven had nothing, but a pencil and a clipboard. These items were used to collect information. This is a good way for a business to have records of people they met, and may want to hire.
Another, employer had a QR code that you code scan and it would take you directly to their website. I did it on my smart phone and was taken to the website instantly. This is awesome technology because I don't need a card and anything with the companies name on it to remember.
The final new thing I did not even know was a video resume! One employer had a tablet to show you how it was done. This is a great way to jump off the page and be different from other people or businesses.
What should have been used?
I did notice that some places did not have a website to visit. In today's world a business won't survive without one. I think more QR codes are a great idea! People should have them everywhere; on business cards, flyers, even shirts. That way even when someone is not at their table a person can still find their website. It is great advertising. People also could have had tablets to show their company in a unique way.
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