Week 4 Project: MultiMedia Video Resume

The purpose of this activity was to create a visual piece that not only highlights my potential but provides future employers with the visuals to back up the claims.

Multimedia Video Resume

Week 4 Reflection: RISE Peer Review

The purpose of this activity is to provide positive and constructive feedback to Amy Killgore to ensure future success any endeavor she pursues. Interaction with peers covering assignments is vital to the growth of ones academic pursuit.

Amy, first of all let me congratulate you on coming to the end of our bachelor degree pursuit! I have enjoyed being your classmate all these months. I liked the overall feel of your video. You seemed to enjoy playing the interviewer just as much as the interviewed. This made me revisit my video to see if I appeared to have as much fun as you did! I really enjoyed how you used completely different clothing articles as well as it seemed as if you changed your hair as well. Well done!

As you were listing your strengths I noticed you said "I enjoy working hard". Although we all can relate to this statement as we come to the end of our degree program what you did you actually mean by this? Does this mean you enjoy difficult intellectual challenges? Does this mean you enjoy physical labor?

Have you considered using a different background? This really is a small issue and a bit of nitpicking by me but I found myself looking at your wooden blinds in the background. Also you might consider not mentioning that you struggle with spelling. I feel like in our industry that's something pretty important so if I were you I don't think I would mention that. I also saw in your self critique you mentioned needing to work on the eye contact issue. I would agree with that. I do not think it was a major issue and honesty I might not have even wrote about it had you not mentioned it in your brief summary.

Perhaps you could add more insight as to how you could grow in your industry. Tell the interviewer what your dream job is and make it known you are very much willing to accept any position that would allow you to work your way up the ladder. I thought overall your interview video was good. Like I said above you really seemed to have fun in the video and it made it very watchable in that sense. I have no doubt that in the near future you will be able to apply your interview skills in your pursuit of your dream job. Fantastic job Amy, as we wrap up your collegiate tenure I want to congratulate you on all the hard work and dedication we both know it has taken throughout these past two years. Please keep in contact as I look forward to keeping you in my network of colleagues!

Week 3 Project: Mock Interview

The purpose of this activity was to acclimate myself with being confident in the interviewing process. Now that I am set to graduate and enter the field of job searching it is vital that once I am granted an interview I knock it out of the park!

My top 3 strengths were as follows.

• Professionally dressed. It is important to present myself in the most professional as possible.
• Eye to eye contact. I believe all employers want you to create eye to eye contact as a form of honesty and integrity. 
• Being comfortable. I believe my speech as well as body posture conveyed a level of comfortability.

The two areas I could improve on is saying the word "ugh". It is a bad habit of mine that I am very much trying to change. I also believe that sometimes I talk to fast. This is not out of nervousness but just the way my whole family talks. 

Mock Interview

Week 3 Analysis: Company Questions

The purpose of this activity is to become acquainted with the idea of asking questions during the interview process. This practice relays the message to the employer that you are interested and care about the job and not just looking for a paycheck.

How many people will I directly report to?

• It is important for me to know this So I understand who I am working under and have a clear vision of who my superiors are. 
• I am looking to gain the full name(s) of any and all of my superiors as well as a possible meet & greet during the interview process.
• First impressions are very important to me and I would like to know that I am going to be working with upbeat and kind spirited people. 

What outreach if any does the company have with the local communities. 

• It is important for me to understand how involved the company is locally. This is something that I take very serious.
• I am looking to gain knowledge of any or all non-profits we will directly work with and or help.
• I do not wish to work for a company that does not help out the local community.

How long does the hiring process take?

• It is important for me to understand the time frame of the hiring process. This will help ease in anxiousness I may feel during the call back phase.
• I am looking to gain insight on how long they will be interviewing people before they decide on the next employee to hire.
• If I am in need of a job fast it will help me gauge how long to wait before accpeting any other potential job offers.

What social media sites are currently being utilized?

• It is important for me to know what social media sites are being used so I can evaluate how to maximize the usage and exposure if i was selected to be hired.
• Exact social media sites.
• This will not help me decide how much of a task I would being taking on if I accepted the job.

What is the average length of work tenure per employee?

• It is important for me to understand If I will be dealing with a revolving door of new employees. An issue like this can affect productivity. 
• I am looking to gain an idea of the working culture based off of how long people have been employed.
• This will help me decide how beneficial it would be to either be or not be surrounded by new employees all the time. 

Practice: Virtual Interview Preparation

The purpose of this activity was to further my communication skills as well as confidence in public speaking. This will be vital in my pursuit of employment in the media communications industry.

Practice: Virtual Interview Preparation

Week 3 Exploration: Company Research

The purpose of this assignment was to get acclimated with the history and mission values of a potential employer. The better I understand their history, services and competitors will help me land employment through knowledge I can convey in my tailored resume and interview.

Week 3 Exploration: Company Research

Week 2 Project: Reaching Out to Target Employers

The purpose of this activity is to understand what it takes to contact potential employers without having an "in". Creating a professional toned e-mail while introducing myself for the first time is vital to a successful job seeking campaign. It is also vital to know how to leave a professional sounding voice mail, both of which are provided below.

Megan Beck - Events Coordinator of The Dillon House

Direct email address provided by website, phone number on website.

Subject Line
"The history of The Dillon House intrigues me!"

EMAIL

Ms. Megan Beck,

My name is Daryl Coffman. After visiting your amazing establishment I was very much intrigued on the whole history of The Dillon House! As I was browsing your website I noticed you will be hosting a Christmas fundraiser for the Topeka Public Library that is open to the public. I wanted to let you know I will be attending this event and look forward very much to talking with you eye to eye about the growth of The Dillon House's online presence in social media and online advertising. If possible I would like to treat you to lunch sometime as well and pick your brain on what you do day to day to make The Dillon House such a landmark in our city!

Thank You,

Daryl Coffman
Digital Marketing Specialist/Project Manager
785-969-4029

VOICEMAIL
The Dillon House Voicemail