I'm currently at that point in life where you must take stake and decide if you are on the right career path or not, in case you're wondering that's 28 for me! When I took my current position about five years ago, I thought shift work wouldn't be that big of a deal; However, when you see your friends and family, who are nine to fivers, having fun on the weekends, you can't help but think - what the heck am I doing with my life? I work for a state agency, so I can't really say what I do or what division I work in, but let's just say I help people, vague enough? Sometimes when you work in the business that you work in there is a sense of under-appreciation and this five year slump doesn't seem to help me. I've read before that at five years many employees find themselves in a dilemma - should I stay or should I go? I recently went through a very emotional situation at work that had me thinking about my job and if it was something that I could do for another twenty-five years. While I'm not that type of person that is reliant on God to make all decisions, I can't help but think that everyone is meant to be in a particular place at a particular time. While my employer has made great strides in technology, social technology is not their strong suit. We do have a Facebook page, but that's about it. There has been discussion about starting a twitter feed or blog, but aren't we bothered enough by government in April? I know I am! Another big decision when a blog or page is held by a state agency is the consideration for laws. There are many laws that have to be taken into consideration when writing on an official page, there have to people staff members to approve the verbiage. Is it really worth the political fallout of one risky sentence to get a little publicity?
Derrick Collins - Week 6
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Cisco - A Corporate Blog Review
Who knew corporations had blogs? I sure didn't! When tasked with reviewing a corporate blog - I was kind of, well, concerned. That is until I came across the Cisco blog, http://blogs.cisco.com/.
As expected the blogging team at Cisco is lead by a marketing manager. First off, my favorite thing about this blog is the layout. I hate how so many sites have the links across the top of their webpage to get you to the nuts and bolts of their site. Any self-respecting internet savvy individual has googled, yes that's a verb, the particular portion of the site they wish to visit. So as far as aesthetics go, Cisco has won me over. Of course, those pesky links must go somewhere so they are neatly displayed in columns at the bottom of the page, for those of you with OCD (yes that's me), you'll love it!
I'm a rather tech-savvy individual and I can't help but love what Cisco is doing for internet based technology. Many corporations rely on Cisco to provide updated equipment. In the featured post, "The Three Dimensions of Learning," the author points out how the company utilizes Neil Fleming's model for learning. This day and age technology is utilized in all forms, why not learning? He points out that trainers of technology must be aware that students are visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners.
From a business standpoint the layout of this site is genius, by outlining the most popular blogs posts they will ensure visibility. I hope you check out this interesting site, because you'll surely learn something!
Derrick Collins - Week 6.3
As expected the blogging team at Cisco is lead by a marketing manager. First off, my favorite thing about this blog is the layout. I hate how so many sites have the links across the top of their webpage to get you to the nuts and bolts of their site. Any self-respecting internet savvy individual has googled, yes that's a verb, the particular portion of the site they wish to visit. So as far as aesthetics go, Cisco has won me over. Of course, those pesky links must go somewhere so they are neatly displayed in columns at the bottom of the page, for those of you with OCD (yes that's me), you'll love it!
I'm a rather tech-savvy individual and I can't help but love what Cisco is doing for internet based technology. Many corporations rely on Cisco to provide updated equipment. In the featured post, "The Three Dimensions of Learning," the author points out how the company utilizes Neil Fleming's model for learning. This day and age technology is utilized in all forms, why not learning? He points out that trainers of technology must be aware that students are visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners.
From a business standpoint the layout of this site is genius, by outlining the most popular blogs posts they will ensure visibility. I hope you check out this interesting site, because you'll surely learn something!
Derrick Collins - Week 6.3
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Current Employment Situation
I want start of by saying that there is nothing fun about being a broke college student especially since I won't be graduating with a B.S. till 2014. Having to rely on credit cards and borrowing money from my parents is typical for me. Currently I am in the long process of transferring jobs its within the same company just a different store. Currently no income hence living of credit cards and borrowing money from my parents continues on a weekly basis. A few things I want to say are I am transferring from Old Navy to Gap so having to call back and forth about every other day is work in itself. Especially since I have better things to do oh I don't know maybe trying to juggle classes, homework and all the student organizations I am currently in. Aside from all that I don't want to trash anybody however I have every reason and option to do so... Now on to to the positive, say I decided to just stay at Old Navy and if I decided to portray them in a positive way, I could praise the employees and post positive reviews of their merchandise. However the way others might perceive the blog depends if you state if you're actually a employee or just a consumer. Since were on the topic of blogging as an active acknowledged employee there will most likely be mixed reviews. Depending on who reads the blog and if its portrayed in a positive light, sales would most likely increase. Blogging as an employee for a company in my opinion is effective and is a great way to improve a company's reputation and relations with the public. It can also give a negative or positive perception depending on which ever way a reader chooses to perceive that particular company. Either way when blogging, posts should be based on facts and honest formed opinions not on false information and lies or there is no point of blogging at all.. Just my opinion, so post yours!
Alissa Kartavtseva Week 6.3
Alissa Kartavtseva Week 6.3
Monday, September 24, 2012
Southwest Corporate Blog Review
First and initial blog post! Yay now on to the main subject... Corporate blogs! The blog I picked to review is
"http://www.blogsouthwest.com/". I find this particular corporate blog to be somewhat lively from the typical stuffy corporate blogs that I come across. It has everything from videos, pod-casts and isn't in any particular order. The entire blog consists of 30 frequent bloggers and the overall main theme of the blog seems to be "Nuts About Southwest", which is located in the upper left hand corner. From what I can see the contributors post topics that relate to Southwest Airlines, random videos, music, charities and etc. Its refreshing and inspiring to see a corporation such as Southwest to embrace such a tactic. Its very productive marketing as well, to reach a more broad audience and to show the public that they aren't just a bunch suits with no creativity. I think that the blog shows that Southwest is trying to make an effort to be more relatable and open aside from just proving to be a clever marketing strategy. So if you have the time check it out and see it for yourself the link is posted above. Go ahead and form your own opinion.
Alissa Kartavtseva Week 6.3
"http://www.blogsouthwest.com/". I find this particular corporate blog to be somewhat lively from the typical stuffy corporate blogs that I come across. It has everything from videos, pod-casts and isn't in any particular order. The entire blog consists of 30 frequent bloggers and the overall main theme of the blog seems to be "Nuts About Southwest", which is located in the upper left hand corner. From what I can see the contributors post topics that relate to Southwest Airlines, random videos, music, charities and etc. Its refreshing and inspiring to see a corporation such as Southwest to embrace such a tactic. Its very productive marketing as well, to reach a more broad audience and to show the public that they aren't just a bunch suits with no creativity. I think that the blog shows that Southwest is trying to make an effort to be more relatable and open aside from just proving to be a clever marketing strategy. So if you have the time check it out and see it for yourself the link is posted above. Go ahead and form your own opinion.
Alissa Kartavtseva Week 6.3
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