Week 4 Project: MultiMedia Video Resume

The purpose of this activity is to be able to show my skills creatively to any employer. It will also help distill the details of my ability to obtain a job in my industry. 

Week 4 Reflection: RISE Self-Evaluation

The purpose of this activity is to give me the opportunity to review my improvement of course work throughout this month. I will be able to check over my understanding of the content along with the techniques I used throughout this course. This also provides me with a platform to voice future objectives. 

Week 4 Reflection: RISE Peer Review

The purpose of this activity is to learn how to provide meaningful feedback to others. In doing so, I will also gain a better understanding of the course content as well. 

RISE Peer Feedback:

Cathleen Nance

Link to Video

Cathleen, first off I would just like to say well done on your mock interview video! I always love critiquing your work because you produce great content and really just go above and beyond on each assignment, so well done there. In the beginning, I love how you address yourself as the interviewer. You have a different outfit so that viewers can tell that you are a different person. My favorite part of the introduction is when you greet the interviewee (yourself) very professionally. This is something I didn't do in mine and it made me want to revisit my mock interview to make the introduction more professional. I also liked how you tied your personal views into each question. You obviously know facts about the company but you also stated that this is why you're interested in the job and you clearly show that you are very excited for this interview. This was something I never have tied together when doing real life interviews (stating that your skills tie into the position) and I myself have included this in my mock interview but I will most definitely be trying this out in the near future. All throughout your mock interview you state your answers very confidently which is a huge bonus when in an in person interview. There were some areas throughout your video when you cut yourself off too short when answering the question and you switched back to the interviewer, this is something that could be easily fixed. You could either cut the clip differently or make your transition smaller by selecting it and dragging it to the left. I've had these issues in the past but they are an easy fix. I think this interview would benefit greatly by including more personal experiences in with your answers. In one question you answered that you are very dedicated to your projects, maybe explain a short story about an example of this experience. It will make your answers more personal and intriguing. One of my favorite questions that you answered was "how do you think your writing style will benefit the company?" I feel like this question is a chance for you to really explain not only your passion for writing but what you can bring to the table that they don't have already within the company. It's a question that really makes you state your skills, your experience, and software you are skilled in. This question made me want to include one similar to this in my mock interview. Overall, you have excellent eye contact and you talked fluently throughout the mock interview. I have no doubt that you will do great in your next in person interview. Awesome job and good luck!

Week 3 Project: Mock Interview

The purpose of this activity is to practice making a great first impression for a job interview. Practicing confidence, passion, and personality will make you stand out and will give you a better chance of receiving a call back.

After watching my interview
 

Top 3 strengths: Smiling, fully answering each question, giving real life examples
Areas of improvement: Better eye contact and including the question in my answers

Week 3 Practice: Interviewing With Examples

The purpose of this activity is so that I can show examples of accomplishment and skills in the workplace. Employers are able to get a better understanding of who I am the more detailed these stories are. 

Week 3 Analysis: Company Questions

The purpose of this activity is to learn what questions I should and shouldn't ask. By asking the right questions, it shows the employer that you are interested in the position and aware of what makes their business great. This will also make you more aware of that business's growth and expectations.

1. What is one problem the company faces and would I be able to help address this issue?

  

This question is important to me because not only does the position require me to help create social media strategies, but it also shows that I would be open to help with other tasks as well. 

The type of information I'm looking to get from this is what major problems are they currently facing today, how long as this been a problem, and will I able to help solve this.

This information allows me to see what exact skills I will need to use in order to help this business thrive. If this issue is much bigger than anticipated and I know it will have a negative effect on my work then I would probably look for a much better fitted position. 

2. What is a typical day like in this position?

This question is important to me because it will set the standard to how every day life will be like working here. I will get to have a deeper understanding of my position and know what skills are involved.

The type of information I'm looking to get from this is what specific jobs will I have to accomplish on a daily basis, who will I be working with, what tasks are currently being looked into, and the skills I have to bring to the table.

This information allows me to understand a deeper meaning to this position to see if it's the right one for me.

3. What have you enjoyed most about working here?

This question is important to me because it's crucial that I will be working in a fun and friendly environment. 

The type of information I'm looking to get from this is what tasks are enjoyed most, are there special events the company hosts, and are there employees getting raises when necessary? 

This information allows to me see if this company is as outgoing and friendly as their posted job position states they are. It will allow me to learn more insides about the company and really decide if these are the people I want to be working with. 

4. How do you evaluate success here?

Because this is an internship position, I want to be able to show all that I can accomplish in a short amount of time. This question is important because it will allow me to get a better understanding on how the company rewards their employees, if at all. 

The type of information I'm looking to get from this is if the company evaluates and rewards success. If employees aren't getting the recognition they deserve, it will not be a very inviting setting to work in.

This information allows me to see and understand how the business recognizes and rewards their employees. If they don't, this will not be a company I would want to work for because I wouldn't feel appreciated nor be able to move up in the position. 

5. What types of skills is the team missing that you're looking to fill with a new hire?

This question is important to me because although in the job description states what skills are desired, it may open the question up to new options. I would be able to expand on my skills from this point on and show them how I can be of help to the company. 

The type of information I'm looking to get from this is what other skills, if any, are they looking to add to the company that wasn't listed in the job position. If there are other skills that match with mine, I might have more of an opportunity to grow within the company. 

This information allows me to know if the position requires more than stated in the job posting. It also allows me to explain deeper how my skills would help the business thrive.

 

 

My Media Story UPDATED

I have made some minor adjustments to my media story to allow it to have a more professional appearance. Enjoy!
(If you open this video up in YouTube, there are no longer any black bars)