Weekly Websites
Every week, we are given a website to explore so below there are five things about the website I didn't know before but that I could use as a Comm major...
Thursday September 9
http://www.careerbuilder.com
1. This website is packed with help for your resume-free reviews, tips, and ways to post them online for potential employers to see.
2. I have never been to this website, but I wish I would've when I was looking for a job during my off-track! You can search for so many jobs right in your area!
3. This website has job postings for all kinds of people (i.e. veterans)
4. There are a variety of search options to find a job, including international, company, or industry!
5. There are tips to help you train for a job under one of the tabs- it's great that there are helpful things that are easy to find. (They offer online help courses)
http://www.careerbuilder.com
1. This website is packed with help for your resume-free reviews, tips, and ways to post them online for potential employers to see.
2. I have never been to this website, but I wish I would've when I was looking for a job during my off-track! You can search for so many jobs right in your area!
3. This website has job postings for all kinds of people (i.e. veterans)
4. There are a variety of search options to find a job, including international, company, or industry!
5. There are tips to help you train for a job under one of the tabs- it's great that there are helpful things that are easy to find. (They offer online help courses)
Thursday September 16
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/
1. The new word is going to be awesome for those looking to really expand their creative ideas onto paper! Their new ideas and additions will be great!
2. This website offers free images that will a nice addition to any PowerPoint.
3. You can post your resume to their website for a peer review (basically)
4. Not only can you post your resume, but you can explore their templates to create one!
5. They give you a step by step guide to using any of their programs.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/
1. The new word is going to be awesome for those looking to really expand their creative ideas onto paper! Their new ideas and additions will be great!
2. This website offers free images that will a nice addition to any PowerPoint.
3. You can post your resume to their website for a peer review (basically)
4. Not only can you post your resume, but you can explore their templates to create one!
5. They give you a step by step guide to using any of their programs.
Thursday September 23
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
1. This website is one that I have actually used in many of my writing classes. It really helps you with your English and in making sure that you are grammatically correct.
2. It will tell you how to write basically anything you'll need.
3. There are exercises you can do to practice any grammatical topics you've researched or need help with.
4. It's nice that they give you the MLA formatting/style guides so that when you do write something professional, you can have those handy.
5. I think it's really great that there is a tab where you can get help with English if it's your second language by asking a tutor. It'd be very helpful for international students.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
1. This website is one that I have actually used in many of my writing classes. It really helps you with your English and in making sure that you are grammatically correct.
2. It will tell you how to write basically anything you'll need.
3. There are exercises you can do to practice any grammatical topics you've researched or need help with.
4. It's nice that they give you the MLA formatting/style guides so that when you do write something professional, you can have those handy.
5. I think it's really great that there is a tab where you can get help with English if it's your second language by asking a tutor. It'd be very helpful for international students.
Thursday September 30
www.jobinterviewquestions.org
1. I enjoyed the fact that they had sample interview questions and illegal interview questions. It shows you what really would be going on in an office interview.
2. They also have job specific questions, which is helpful because you can narrow it down to what field you are going into.
3. I think this website has been the most helpful, career-wise. It tells you what to do after the interview is over, which is what some people panic on.
4. I really want to work internationally and I thought it was great that they give you tips on how to handle phone interviews!
5. This website also wants to help you with your resume and education. They provide helpful links and tips. There are also tips on how to negotiate salary!
www.jobinterviewquestions.org
1. I enjoyed the fact that they had sample interview questions and illegal interview questions. It shows you what really would be going on in an office interview.
2. They also have job specific questions, which is helpful because you can narrow it down to what field you are going into.
3. I think this website has been the most helpful, career-wise. It tells you what to do after the interview is over, which is what some people panic on.
4. I really want to work internationally and I thought it was great that they give you tips on how to handle phone interviews!
5. This website also wants to help you with your resume and education. They provide helpful links and tips. There are also tips on how to negotiate salary!
Thursday October 7
www.aaf.org
1. There are all kinds of information on career fairs having to do with advertising-a plus for my major!
2. It talks about the different chapters available to me and that would help me familiarize with the one I would working in.
3. The best part of this website was the internship opportunities! Those are going to be awesome to look through.
4. They provide all the paperwork you would need to fill out right there on your website, ready for printing!
5. Their events tab shows that they really show off their opportunities and that they are available for people like me to visit!
www.aaf.org
1. There are all kinds of information on career fairs having to do with advertising-a plus for my major!
2. It talks about the different chapters available to me and that would help me familiarize with the one I would working in.
3. The best part of this website was the internship opportunities! Those are going to be awesome to look through.
4. They provide all the paperwork you would need to fill out right there on your website, ready for printing!
5. Their events tab shows that they really show off their opportunities and that they are available for people like me to visit!
Thursday October 14
www.prssa.org
1. This is great website for any and all questions dealing with public relations. They offer SO much information about the generals of the topic!
2. There are competitions advertised on their website, what a great way to get experience and explore your talents!
3. They will link you to hundreds of chapters, networks, and events-GREAT for networking!
4. PRSSA will show you how to get involved and strengthen your chapter.
5. All of their tabs are helpful-internships, news, scholarship opportunities, and events. This website was SO amazing!
www.prssa.org
1. This is great website for any and all questions dealing with public relations. They offer SO much information about the generals of the topic!
2. There are competitions advertised on their website, what a great way to get experience and explore your talents!
3. They will link you to hundreds of chapters, networks, and events-GREAT for networking!
4. PRSSA will show you how to get involved and strengthen your chapter.
5. All of their tabs are helpful-internships, news, scholarship opportunities, and events. This website was SO amazing!
Thursday October 21
www.gotthejob.com
1. They guarantee that you will get a phone call within 30 days or they will rewrite your resume!
2. The professionals provide a list of credentials, so you know that you can trust the help they give you.
3. One-on-one help is offered and they provide you with one free one for your first time, which is a great help.
4. Their effective rate is 98.7%! That's a hard number to say no to!
5. They offer two direct mail programs, which allow you to help yourself basically but they will help you when you ask for it.
www.gotthejob.com
1. They guarantee that you will get a phone call within 30 days or they will rewrite your resume!
2. The professionals provide a list of credentials, so you know that you can trust the help they give you.
3. One-on-one help is offered and they provide you with one free one for your first time, which is a great help.
4. Their effective rate is 98.7%! That's a hard number to say no to!
5. They offer two direct mail programs, which allow you to help yourself basically but they will help you when you ask for it.
Thursday October 28
www.monster.com
1. This is a website that not only do people seeking jobs join, but those wishing to fill positions!
2. They provide cover letter samples and checklists so you can make sure yours is ready for success.
3. Everyone makes common mistakes on their resumes and they offer tips to help you from making these same mistakes.
4. There is a place to research salaries. So I will be able to compare the different jobs I could have within my major.
5. Obviously, they are a great help for local jobs available. Very easy to find them as well!
www.monster.com
1. This is a website that not only do people seeking jobs join, but those wishing to fill positions!
2. They provide cover letter samples and checklists so you can make sure yours is ready for success.
3. Everyone makes common mistakes on their resumes and they offer tips to help you from making these same mistakes.
4. There is a place to research salaries. So I will be able to compare the different jobs I could have within my major.
5. Obviously, they are a great help for local jobs available. Very easy to find them as well!
Thursday November 4
http://www.greatplacetowork.com/
1. Employers are surveyed and therefore, they can provide helpful information on what they are looking for and how to get where they are.
2. They will ask management to talk about the practices and programs offered to employees. This is helpful when choosing a company.
3. After you chose your company, you can visit this website to evaluate them!
4. There is a "Best Companies" search engine so you can find out which local companies you can work for!
5. They provide links to other websites and provide information about news and events going on.
http://www.greatplacetowork.com/
1. Employers are surveyed and therefore, they can provide helpful information on what they are looking for and how to get where they are.
2. They will ask management to talk about the practices and programs offered to employees. This is helpful when choosing a company.
3. After you chose your company, you can visit this website to evaluate them!
4. There is a "Best Companies" search engine so you can find out which local companies you can work for!
5. They provide links to other websites and provide information about news and events going on.
Thursday November 11
http://www.timeanddate.com/
1. I like that you can see the time difference based on where you are, or where I would want to work!
2. It shows the different dialing codes so you can get a hold of businesses.
3. They provide a distance calculator! That's cool to see how far you'd be from a potential job!
4. There is a link to a day and night world map so you can see "which parts of the Earth are currently illuminated by the Sun!"
5. I like that they provide calendars for coming years even. that's convenient.
http://www.timeanddate.com/
1. I like that you can see the time difference based on where you are, or where I would want to work!
2. It shows the different dialing codes so you can get a hold of businesses.
3. They provide a distance calculator! That's cool to see how far you'd be from a potential job!
4. There is a link to a day and night world map so you can see "which parts of the Earth are currently illuminated by the Sun!"
5. I like that they provide calendars for coming years even. that's convenient.
Thursday November 18
www.labor.idaho.gov
1. There is a place for you to file for unemployment, which many people don't know how to do.
2. Also helpful; you can report Unemployment Insurance Fraud!
3. The Statistics and Research tab allows you to view different censuses.
4. You can also view the economic climate, which is nice if you're looking for a job.
5. There is another great search engine to help you look for a job.
www.labor.idaho.gov
1. There is a place for you to file for unemployment, which many people don't know how to do.
2. Also helpful; you can report Unemployment Insurance Fraud!
3. The Statistics and Research tab allows you to view different censuses.
4. You can also view the economic climate, which is nice if you're looking for a job.
5. There is another great search engine to help you look for a job.