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. 

Week 4 EOC: There's An App for That

Living and working in Las Vegas, I’ve had the opportunity to meet and see a lot of interesting people. Currently, I am a hostess for a popular bar on the strip, and apparently, this also translates to guide, or direction giver to some people. At work, I am constantly bombarded with questions like, “Where should I go for the night?” and “Do you know of any deals going on for this place?”. This led me to the idea that there should be an app for that.

Night life is something really important to people coming and staying here in Vegas. Unfortunately, after being here for a few days, guests find that there is little else to do besides drink and find adventures for their night. With my idea of the Night Life app, people will be able to find out exactly where they should go, and what is going on for the night. The app will include different ways to search for this by allowing the user to type in a type of place, different deals they want, a location they would like to be near, and even a price and time they would like to stay within. 

There will be no coupons that places could post. This is what will differentiate my app from others already out there. Locales would simply post what they have going on for the night, and why people should come there. For example, if a woman wanted to find ladies night deals, she could type that in, and be able to go to ladies night every night. This is a new way for places to be able to advertise themselves without necessarily having to create an entire campaign. The user could download the app for free, while different locations would pay to place their ad with the advantage of gaining new customers.