Conversation tip #9

Even if you come prepared to a job interview, there are still things that can go wrong. Some of these things might seem very small, but interviewers tend to pick up on them. In order to iron out these issues, you must be aware of what they are. Here are 5 things that employers do notice about a potential employer:

1. Your appearance and personal habits. If you are fresh bathed, have freshly laundered clothes, and a fresh haircut you will give off a much better impression than someone who is not. Employers who want people who can represent their business well, so displaying these characteristics helps give interviewers confidence in you.

2. Nervous mannerisms. Some of these include avoiding eye contact, a limp handshake, and slouching in your chair.  Employers want people who are confident and can handle high-pressure situations.

3. Lack of self-confidence. These include speaking softly, giving answers in a hesitant fashion, interrupting the employer, giving one-word answers, or downplaying your achievements. These characteristics show that you are not confident in yourself. If someone can not be confident in themselves how can they be confident about your company?

4. The consideration you show to other people.Some major turnoffs to an employer are if you show a lack of courtesy, you display extreme criticalness toward previous employers, you drink alcohol during the interview process, and forget to thank the interviewer when leaving. Employers want people who are courteous and know how to treat others well. If they cannot treat a future employer well, who knows how they will treat customers.

5. Your values. If you show a sign of arrogance, laziness, constant complaining, irresponsibility, or lack of enthusiasm employers will not want to hire you. They want to make sure you have good morals and you will fit in with the values that their company is trying to instill in their employees.

While all of these things may seem small, they are things that employers notice. The good thing is that all of these things are changeable. Once you are aware that you are doing them, you can work towards changing them. If you fix these 5 mistakes, it will help elevate your job search.

Week 11: MKTG 345- Five basic interview questions you need to pay attention to

When on a job search there is a lot of preparing that comes with getting ready for an interview. You must make sure you are prepared for any question that they are going to ask you. While they will ask you many questions, here are five that you need to pay attention to:

1. "Why are you here?" The company wants to know why you are looking to work for them and not a different company. They want to see that you have a reason for being here besides just needing a job.

2. "What can you do for us?" This is a company trying to figure out how you can help them grow as a business. They want someone who can help them face challenges and become a better company. They want to know what your special skills are that will set you apart from the competitors.

3. "What kind of person are you?" They want to know if you have the personality that will fit in with the atmosphere they are trying to create. Companies want to hire individuals who are easy to work with and who share common values with their fellow employees.

4. "What exactly distinguishes you from the nineteen or nine hundred other people who are applying for this job?" They want to know if you have a strong work ethic, good work habits, work fast, maintain high standards, and anything else that will set you apart from other employees.

5. "Can I afford you?" They want to know if you are willing to take the salary they have available for you.

These are the things that employers really want to know. These questions can either help you stand out or set you back from your competitors. Being able to answer these questions with ease and confidence will give you an edge over other applicants.
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What is Hootsuite?

Hootsuite is a social media management tool that helps you schedule and post updates to any pages or profiles such as Facebook, Instagram, Google+, Twitter, or LinkedIn. You are able to organize all of your social media outlets and organize them in a dashboard like the one below.



Hootsuite has some special features that sets them apart from their competition. While they are seen as a business outlet it can also be used for personal social media. One feature is you can post directly to multiple social media pages all at once. These can be posted on a schedule so you do not have to post them right away.



Above is an example of a scheduled blog post. I have included a link of my blog and have selected three pages to have Hootsuite post it to. They are scheduled on a timer and will all appear on my page at the exact time I have selected. Hootsuite is a great idea if you have multiple forms of social media and want to keep them all up to date.

#FlyTheW

For the first time in 71 years the Cubs are playing the Indians in the World Series. For those of you who haven't heard, both teams have supposed curses placed on them not to win the World Series.

For the Cubs it is the curse of the Billy Goat. This curse was placed during the 1945 World Series when a man was asked to leave Wrigley Field because of the odor of his pet goat, Murphy. He then stated that the Cubs were no longer going to win. This curse has held true and the Cubs have not won a World Series since 1908.

The Indians have the curse of Rocky Colavito. This curse is said to have been placed when the Indians traded their right fielder Rocky Colavito for Harvey Kuenn in 1960. Colavito said he did not place the curse, but they have not won the World Series since the Indians made this controversial trade.

One of these teams has to break the curse so why cant it be the Cubs? Currently the series is tied 1-1 and the next game is Friday. Tune in and support the Chicago Cubs! #FlyTheW

NBA putting ads on jerseys

Recently the NBA has revealed that they will be selling 2.5-inch by 2.5-inch spaces on jerseys for corporations to advertise on. The first year this will be available is the 2017-18 season which is also the first year that Nike will be manufacturing their jerseys. This will be worth $100 million a year, a small portion of the leagues overall revenues projected at $7 billion. The Philadelphia 76ers are the first team in the four major U.S. sports to sell an ad on a jersey.

One notable league that has ads present on their jersey is the English Premier League. One positive of these ads is that all of the fans become walking billboards for the company on the jersey. One of the most prominent deals is Manchester United with Chevrolet.

Job Interview Tips

Your resume can only get you so far when it comes to finding a job. Once a company has reviewed your resume and they want to interview you, you need to be prepared for any and everything. Here are some tips that will help you nail that job interview.

1. The first thing you should do is research the company you are interviewing with. You should have a basic background on the company, job opportunity, and the hiring manager. This will help you to prepare for the interview. Also it will help give you insight on if the job is right for you.

2. Make sure you have reviewed possible questions that the company may be asking you. Have your thoughts together and be ready to answer the question.

3. Always make sure to give off a good first impression. This includes dressing for success. Your first impression will be the way you look. If you look frumpy or disheveled companies are less likely to hire you. Also make sure that your responses are authentic. You do not want to sound like your talking straight from a paper, instead be confident and candid. Everyone that day will be will be assessing you so make sure to be kind to everyone. Anyone from a parking director to the hiring manager will take note of the way you conduct yourself.

4. Arrive on time to the interview. To ensure that you are on time strive to be there at least 15 minutes early. This will give you time to catch your bearings and get accustomed to the environment. There is no excuse for being late!

5. Ask insightful questions. Doing this helps to show companies that you are interested and have done your research.

The interview process may seem scary to some people but it really is not. These tips will help you come in prepared and confident to any job interview you face. Remember the most important thing is to be yourself!

Messaging Apps

In 2016 there are many different ways in which you can reach your fellow peers. Messaging apps are popping up all over the place. These apps all have their own special features so you are able to pick one that best fits your needs. Three specific messaging apps are WhatsApp, GroupMe, and Snapchat. The main goal for all of these is to help you communicate with others in a simple and easy way.

WhatsApp is a messaging app that helps people communicate internationally. It uses internet connection instead of a phone plan to contact people. This helps to avoid expensive long distance phone charges. WhatsApp features text messaging and phone calls.

The next messaging app is GroupMe. GroupMe makes group messages compatible on every phone. It works on androids and apple products. Not only is it easy to use, but it is free as well.

The last messaging app is Snapchat. This app is known for its picture taking ability. You can take pictures of yourself and send to others. They can only see this pictures for less than 10 seconds. Not only can you communicate over pictures, but there is also a chat feature.

All of these apps have different features that make each one unique.