Sunday, July 17, 2011
Blog 8: Outline of Group Presentation
For the group project, I would like for us to present our brochure and give a brief introduction about our project. We can accomplish this by showing the brochure. There will be a little information about our website and class on this brochure. It can be used as a guide during the presentation. Also, I want us to show our website (http://beginning-real-life-in-hattiesburg.webs.com/). The website and brochure will compliment each other. A lot of the information on the website will be available on the brochure (not all though). Showing the website will be a way for the audience to visually see our ideas. The biggest part of our presentation will be the class section. I want us to be able to briefly show the six Power Points that correspond with the class. During this time, we can explain the different things that will occur in the class including the assignments. I don't think any additional visual aids or online videos will be necessary to enhance our presentation. Our brochure and website will be more than enough visual aid in explaining and defining our project. But, briefly showing the Power Points may take up too much time so we could also create a board giving details about the class. In order for us to know whether we will have enough time to show the Power Points or not, we have to do practice runs. Creating a board to display information about the class would be a great thing to do and it also allows us to show some of our creative skills; but, because this presentation will be presented via the Internet, the board may not get the recognition that it deserve. The toughest thing is being able to utilize the 10 to 15 minutes correctly. We can accomplish this by presenting relevant information and omitting irrelevant information. We would have to decide what details are the most important for receiving a good grade. Overall, we plan on delivering a great presentation with many details.
Blog 7: Online Degree Programs Should Be a Fad! Move On Already!
Fully online degree programs are literally a joke to me. I can not get my mind to register how a person can sit behind a computer for four years and obtain a degree that is equal to a traditional on-campus student's degree. Online degree programs are becoming more popular as the years pass for a number of reasons. For one, it is convenient and easily manageable. Secondly, it gives professionals the opportunity to go to school and work at the same time. And lastly, deadlines are more spread out (Example: An assignment being due at midnight.), therefore, giving students the ability to balance out their time more conveniently. In creating this editorial, I had one organization in mind, and that was the "University of Phoenix." They are a well known online school and has been a controversial subject for some time now. I encountered U of Phoenix officials a few years ago when I was deciding on whether I wanted to go to USM or do an online school. Because the responses and reviews about online degree schools were so horrible, I decided that I would just stick to tradition and go to USM. In that research, I also found out that a lot of employers do not even bother to consider graduates from fully online schools such as the U of Phoenix. A link to this site follows: www.phoenix.edu. Following you will find arguments that I have created that I believe outweigh the benefits of online degree programs.
Most teachers, especially those of online classes, use test that originate from a test database or tests that were used elsewhere; and they are more than likely available online as well. Students have the ability to Google test questions and find the answers that they need. Although they are actually cheating themselves of their own knowledge, they will still, more than likely, enter into our workforce as nurses, accountants, lawyers, etc. I do not think that all online degree programs should be omitted. Degrees in the medical field are the only ones that I believe should be omitted. We, as people, want the best and only the best to care for us and our loved ones. I'm not saying that people who obtain online degrees has it easier than traditional students. I argue that the online degree programs are only crippling society. Technology is already taking over and education is the one thing that should stay traditional.
THINK about it...
The only clear solution to this problem, in my opinion, is to keep tradition alive. Make traditional on-campus learning the top 95% education source; and to omit medical degrees from online degree programs. The greatest and most successful people before us, who had an advanced education, obtained it through traditional learning, NOT e-learning. To get myself heard, I would publish this in college newspapers and magazines all over the United States, as well as high school editorials. My target audience would be any and all current and prospective college students. I could imagine this editorial being published on CNN. It is not quite a specific source but it has the ability to obtain a huge audience all over the world.
Evolution is a great thing (most of the time). But, education should just stay traditional. So, please act on this and keep yourself away from online degree programs. After all, you want the best (traditional, on-campus learning) for your money!
"Rhetorical Analysis"
In creating this editorial, I wanted to convince my audience that I know what I'm talking about. I wanted them to get comfortable with me and to also be open minded to this subject. I used an aggressive approach in an effort to make my audience identify this as a debatable topic. Because of my character (an individual who is highly open to hearing another person's opinion), I am pleasantly able to understand a person's reaction to this topic. I expect for different people to give different reactions (Example: Working professional; senior in high school; single mother). Another way I attempted to persuade my reader is by comparing today's education source to past education source. Most people aspire to be like some person in the past. If they obtained an advanced education, then it is clear that they received it through the traditional source. Imagine the influence high status people have on society. So, I attempted to attack the reader's emotions. Lastly, I attempted to persuade my audience by use of logic. I gave them many reasons why I believe that online degree programs should not exist (at least the ones in the medical field). Overall, I used ethos, pathos, and logos in an effort to get my audience comfortable with me, then I attacked a subject that means something to them, and lastly I gave them meaningful reasoning behind it all. So, at this point, my reader is giving great thought about the entire argument. Either they have decided to agree or disagree with me.
Most teachers, especially those of online classes, use test that originate from a test database or tests that were used elsewhere; and they are more than likely available online as well. Students have the ability to Google test questions and find the answers that they need. Although they are actually cheating themselves of their own knowledge, they will still, more than likely, enter into our workforce as nurses, accountants, lawyers, etc. I do not think that all online degree programs should be omitted. Degrees in the medical field are the only ones that I believe should be omitted. We, as people, want the best and only the best to care for us and our loved ones. I'm not saying that people who obtain online degrees has it easier than traditional students. I argue that the online degree programs are only crippling society. Technology is already taking over and education is the one thing that should stay traditional.
THINK about it...
The only clear solution to this problem, in my opinion, is to keep tradition alive. Make traditional on-campus learning the top 95% education source; and to omit medical degrees from online degree programs. The greatest and most successful people before us, who had an advanced education, obtained it through traditional learning, NOT e-learning. To get myself heard, I would publish this in college newspapers and magazines all over the United States, as well as high school editorials. My target audience would be any and all current and prospective college students. I could imagine this editorial being published on CNN. It is not quite a specific source but it has the ability to obtain a huge audience all over the world.
Evolution is a great thing (most of the time). But, education should just stay traditional. So, please act on this and keep yourself away from online degree programs. After all, you want the best (traditional, on-campus learning) for your money!
"Rhetorical Analysis"
In creating this editorial, I wanted to convince my audience that I know what I'm talking about. I wanted them to get comfortable with me and to also be open minded to this subject. I used an aggressive approach in an effort to make my audience identify this as a debatable topic. Because of my character (an individual who is highly open to hearing another person's opinion), I am pleasantly able to understand a person's reaction to this topic. I expect for different people to give different reactions (Example: Working professional; senior in high school; single mother). Another way I attempted to persuade my reader is by comparing today's education source to past education source. Most people aspire to be like some person in the past. If they obtained an advanced education, then it is clear that they received it through the traditional source. Imagine the influence high status people have on society. So, I attempted to attack the reader's emotions. Lastly, I attempted to persuade my audience by use of logic. I gave them many reasons why I believe that online degree programs should not exist (at least the ones in the medical field). Overall, I used ethos, pathos, and logos in an effort to get my audience comfortable with me, then I attacked a subject that means something to them, and lastly I gave them meaningful reasoning behind it all. So, at this point, my reader is giving great thought about the entire argument. Either they have decided to agree or disagree with me.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Blog 6: Progress Report
Our group project is going quite well. At the conclusion of it, we will present a brochure, website, and class. We already have our ideas in action at this point. In reference to my part of the project, I (along with Renata) am responsible for creating a class for seniors in which they will be able to learn more about the city of Hattiesburg and its great opportunities as well as other important things. Right now, I am creating PowerPoints for my sections of the class. As far as I know, everybody is at a great point in the project. We are working independently but also checking in with each other from time to time to report our progress. If we complete this class section successfully, as we plan to do, it will be a great thing. Hopefully, it will be such a great success that Ms. Burkett will try to help us to get it added to the general curriculum.
So far, I have created assignments in reference to my sections of the class and I am currently creating PowerPoints. The PowerPoints will take the longest because I have to find and gather valid, true, and legit information. In addition, because we chose NOT to include a textbook, the class will include some articles, guest speakers, etc. In fact, as new ideas pop into my head, they may will be added. My goal is for us to deliver a superb project that could actually be implemented. I have created my objectives for my section as well. I won't be able to complete a syllabus until Renata and I both completes our sections. I created the layout of the class in order to NOT be a burden on the students. This class will be a benefit rather than a liability or stress-factor. It also will be graded rather than pass/fail. The class will be a one-hour class that will last for only eight weeks. It will also be available summer, spring, fall, and online. I decided to have the students to write a very short paper in this class but it will be an opinion-based paper so it shouldn't be difficult or nerve wrecking. I must admit, I love writing but I hate writing so much or on demand. Therefore there won't be a lot of writing in this class (just a little). There won't be many assignments. There will be 3-4 major assignments (1-2 page paper, cover letter/resume, interview, one page job search analysis). We also decided to give a survey at the beginning and end of the semester in an effort to see if we have in any way changed the student's perception or decision about moving from Hattiesburg after graduation.
By Sunday (July 10), I should be done with at least two of my powerpoints (three total). Next week, I will be working on the third PowerPoint as well as looking for educational videos or I may even create a Podcast or two. For the most part, I am comfortable with my current progress thus far. I am able to balance out the other work in this class, as well as my other classes, along with completing my part of the group project. I must admit that it is a lot of work and sometimes can be stressful but I am keeping a positive mindset in an effort to deliver a great project at the end of this term.
So far, I have created assignments in reference to my sections of the class and I am currently creating PowerPoints. The PowerPoints will take the longest because I have to find and gather valid, true, and legit information. In addition, because we chose NOT to include a textbook, the class will include some articles, guest speakers, etc. In fact, as new ideas pop into my head, they may will be added. My goal is for us to deliver a superb project that could actually be implemented. I have created my objectives for my section as well. I won't be able to complete a syllabus until Renata and I both completes our sections. I created the layout of the class in order to NOT be a burden on the students. This class will be a benefit rather than a liability or stress-factor. It also will be graded rather than pass/fail. The class will be a one-hour class that will last for only eight weeks. It will also be available summer, spring, fall, and online. I decided to have the students to write a very short paper in this class but it will be an opinion-based paper so it shouldn't be difficult or nerve wrecking. I must admit, I love writing but I hate writing so much or on demand. Therefore there won't be a lot of writing in this class (just a little). There won't be many assignments. There will be 3-4 major assignments (1-2 page paper, cover letter/resume, interview, one page job search analysis). We also decided to give a survey at the beginning and end of the semester in an effort to see if we have in any way changed the student's perception or decision about moving from Hattiesburg after graduation.
By Sunday (July 10), I should be done with at least two of my powerpoints (three total). Next week, I will be working on the third PowerPoint as well as looking for educational videos or I may even create a Podcast or two. For the most part, I am comfortable with my current progress thus far. I am able to balance out the other work in this class, as well as my other classes, along with completing my part of the group project. I must admit that it is a lot of work and sometimes can be stressful but I am keeping a positive mindset in an effort to deliver a great project at the end of this term.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Blog 5: Job Search
The Job Postings
In doing my job search, I found four positions that I am interested in. The first one is a Human Resource Associate (https://tbe.taleo.net/NA9/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FRESHPOINT&cws=1&rid=447). This position is at Fresh Point in Dallas, TX. I chose this position because I've always wanted to live in Texas. The qualifications needed for this position (whether required or preferred) are:
The next position I found is an opening for a Human Resource Assistant at SourceCorp in Forest Park, GA (http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=215633&company_id=16067&jobBoardId=1112). The qualifications needed for this position is:
Next is a Human Resource Generalist position at Peterbilt Motors Company in Denton, TX (http://www.paccar.com/jobs/my-jobs.asp?newms=jj&id=37232&newlang=9). Its details on qualifications are followed:
The last opening is at West Corporation in Pensacola, FL (http://arbita.jobhost.org/viewjob.php?id=1319950). This position is for an employment specialist. Details for qualifications are followed:
All of the job openings have similar qualification requirements. The following qualifications are similar amongst all four job openings:
My Skills and Qualifications
I have many skills and qualifications that match those of the four job openings. I have a high school diploma as well as an associates degree in Marketing/Management. I am six classes away from having a BSBA in Management with an emphasis in Human Resource Management. I have advance knowledge of Microsoft Applications. In addition to that, I type extremely well. On average, I type about 55-60 WPM with 0-2 errors. Because I am a human resource management student, I have knowledge of a lot of laws regarding employment. I am very detailed oriented (can easily be seen from my blogs and any of my papers). I speak great and professionally, I write great, and I have excellent communication skills. In this class, we have been taught about how to set the correct one when addressing certain people. I also created a business plan (in junior college) that was graded by the president of a bank and received a B+ on it. I'm pretty sure I can create an A+ one today. I have a very professional presence and know a lot of things about business and management. I have also attended a Management Academy which was taught by the CEO of Finishline Shoes in Atlanta, GA when I was in junior college. I have competed in many professional competitions in organizations like Future Business Leaders of America and Delta Epsilon Chi in which I was able to compete in the National competitions in both.
Which Would I Choose?
If I was to choose any of these job postings, it would be the Employment Specialist position in Pensacola, FL. There are a few reasons why I would choose this position. The first reason is because my personal qualifications match that job's qualifications the most. The second reason is because it is closer to home. It is a good distance so I could be able to come home as often as I want. The last reason is because I have the skills they require plus more. I would greatly benefit this company with my expertise and skills. The only problem I can see that can derive from this is the employer thinking that I am overqualified. If they believe that, then I risk a chance of losing this opportunity.
In my resume, I will include the qualifications that I have that they require as well as others that I think are relevant to the position. I will be cautious tho to not make myself seem overqualified. In my cover letter, I will explain to the employer that the company as well as I can benefit from me being added to their company. By the employer seeing my education level, he will know that I know business like the back of my hand. I will explain to him how my skills and knowledge will be an asset to his company not a liability. In the end, the employer will realize that my skills and qualifications are just what his company needs.
In doing my job search, I found four positions that I am interested in. The first one is a Human Resource Associate (https://tbe.taleo.net/NA9/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FRESHPOINT&cws=1&rid=447). This position is at Fresh Point in Dallas, TX. I chose this position because I've always wanted to live in Texas. The qualifications needed for this position (whether required or preferred) are:
- Bilingual in both English & Spanish (required)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
- Two years experience in administrative assistant (required)
- Ability to be a multi-tasker
- Working knowledge of laws affecting employment (FMLA, OSHA, DOT, etc)
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work with all levels within the organization
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Experience with managing records, files, and sensitive data
- Excellent follow up and organizational skills
The next position I found is an opening for a Human Resource Assistant at SourceCorp in Forest Park, GA (http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=215633&company_id=16067&jobBoardId=1112). The qualifications needed for this position is:
- Associates Degree (preferred)
- No HR experience required but two years are preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to use personal computer.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated interpersonal/relationship skills.
- Detail-oriented.
- Good time management skills.
Next is a Human Resource Generalist position at Peterbilt Motors Company in Denton, TX (http://www.paccar.com/jobs/my-jobs.asp?newms=jj&id=37232&newlang=9). Its details on qualifications are followed:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related degree required
- Preferably two years closely related experience and two years with PACCAR
- Working knowledge of employment, labor and benefits and the respective laws that apply
- Must have experience with computers using Windows based programs
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
The last opening is at West Corporation in Pensacola, FL (http://arbita.jobhost.org/viewjob.php?id=1319950). This position is for an employment specialist. Details for qualifications are followed:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Some post-secondary course work in business, human resources, or related field preferred
- Minimum one year general office or customer service experience required
- Minimum one year human resources experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience with Affirmative Action Plan Preferred
All of the job openings have similar qualification requirements. The following qualifications are similar amongst all four job openings:
- They all want some experience in Microsoft or Windows based programs.
- They also all either prefer or require one to two years of experience in human resources or some customer service related experience.
- All of their requirements (or preferences) relate to each other in some way or another. Three out of four the postings required some type of education. The last posting only required a high school diploma.
My Skills and Qualifications
I have many skills and qualifications that match those of the four job openings. I have a high school diploma as well as an associates degree in Marketing/Management. I am six classes away from having a BSBA in Management with an emphasis in Human Resource Management. I have advance knowledge of Microsoft Applications. In addition to that, I type extremely well. On average, I type about 55-60 WPM with 0-2 errors. Because I am a human resource management student, I have knowledge of a lot of laws regarding employment. I am very detailed oriented (can easily be seen from my blogs and any of my papers). I speak great and professionally, I write great, and I have excellent communication skills. In this class, we have been taught about how to set the correct one when addressing certain people. I also created a business plan (in junior college) that was graded by the president of a bank and received a B+ on it. I'm pretty sure I can create an A+ one today. I have a very professional presence and know a lot of things about business and management. I have also attended a Management Academy which was taught by the CEO of Finishline Shoes in Atlanta, GA when I was in junior college. I have competed in many professional competitions in organizations like Future Business Leaders of America and Delta Epsilon Chi in which I was able to compete in the National competitions in both.
Which Would I Choose?
If I was to choose any of these job postings, it would be the Employment Specialist position in Pensacola, FL. There are a few reasons why I would choose this position. The first reason is because my personal qualifications match that job's qualifications the most. The second reason is because it is closer to home. It is a good distance so I could be able to come home as often as I want. The last reason is because I have the skills they require plus more. I would greatly benefit this company with my expertise and skills. The only problem I can see that can derive from this is the employer thinking that I am overqualified. If they believe that, then I risk a chance of losing this opportunity.
In my resume, I will include the qualifications that I have that they require as well as others that I think are relevant to the position. I will be cautious tho to not make myself seem overqualified. In my cover letter, I will explain to the employer that the company as well as I can benefit from me being added to their company. By the employer seeing my education level, he will know that I know business like the back of my hand. I will explain to him how my skills and knowledge will be an asset to his company not a liability. In the end, the employer will realize that my skills and qualifications are just what his company needs.
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