Week 6 EOC: Me X's Three

Body art has always been something I’ve found interesting. It is something that not only decorates your body, but is also able to define who you are. For my first tattoo, I wanted to do something simple, something fairly unique, that would define me, and who I wanted to be. I am a musician, and always have been in love with any and all music, and the true art of it. I went to MasterminD Tattoo, and had the artist draw a music note on my left wrist to symbolize the spot I would place my violin. This may not be a product you can buy everyday at a basic retailer, but there is still a large market for tattoos and shops alike.

As I mentioned above, music has always been a huge part of my life. There is not a day that goes by that I don’t either listen to, or play music. Of course, I needed something that would allow me to store, and play my vast collection of obscure music any time I want. I chose the iPod classic because it was something so simple even I could figure it out. The design is sleek, and beautiful, and the product itself is amazing. It does exactly what it is meant to do, with no problems, and the quality is perfect for someone like me that really only wants it to work. This product continues to define my love for music.

Unfortunately, I have found that at times, I can be a shy, quiet person. I’ve tried to change this aspect about myself, and have come close to being successful, but there is still that nervous little girl inside, telling me that I need to listen rather than speak. I’m not too sure how far this will get me in life, but I don’t have too much control over that yet. Something I feel I have complete control over is my appearance. Like my calm demeanor, I tend to dress in a way that isn’t overtly loud. However, I do dress up my nails. What I mean by this is that I choose to put bold colors, and patterns on just a smidge of my outward appearance in an effort to try to let my individuality show. Nailand is a salon in Henderson that has helped me with this, and in a sense, branded my fingertips. 

Week 5 EOC: Social Networks and Job Hunting

            With all of the advances in technology, it is rare to talk to someone that has found a job without using the internet in at least part of their experience. People are now able to search for jobs, apply, and even, unfortunately, lose their jobs according to what they post online. The unemployed, and companies in need of help are all able to create opportunities for themselves in the virtual world, and are able to interact with each other in all new ways. Whether the job is near them, or not, people are still able to make sure that employers receive their resume’s and gain their spot within the growing number of potential new hires.

            Apart from being able to search for jobs, people can also go online, post reviews about a company’s product, and wind up with a job working for them. Companies are constantly looking for a new and innovative way of reaching the masses, and if they can find ways of making it less expensive without having to hire a cheesy infomercial host, all the better. People want to hear reviews from real users of the product, which is why companies like JetBlue employed their Crew Blue ambassadors on college campuses nationwide to host events and promote their airlines.

           In an article by Joe Light from the Wall Street Journal called "Recruiters Troll Facebook for Candidates They Like", the author states that Facebook, one of the biggest social media sites that always seems to be on trend, has noted the way companies are hiring, and has already tapped into this mode by creating the BeKnown app that allows users to communicate with each other about potential jobs. The company hasn’t completely taken over the job market yet, but with the millions of users it has, the potential is there. Many people are upset at this prospect though, and think it will be an invasion of privacy if employers are able to see all the information on their Facebook page, but they should realize that nothing posted online is private anymore, and should be more careful about what exactly they post.