3. Read the following article and watch the video. What do you think about what it has to say about social media and business? Is this something you see now as a consumer? How might you approach social media professionally. http://daretosayit.com/blog/2011/03/is-social-media-a-fad/

I believe that social media is something that is here to stay for years to come. Not only has it spread rapidly throughout the world, but we think about the internet, it is no longer limited to just our computers. We take it with us on our phones, ipads, mp3 players, and even in our cars. Let’s face it, in the next twenty years; social media will consume nearly all forms of technology, and I believe that all businesses should adapt to this shift in the consumer lifestyle. 4 out of every 5 teenagers now has a facebook page, so while planning for the future, businesses should recognize these are their future consumers and appeal to them through mean that relate to their lifestyle. Advertisements on social networks are becoming more and more prevalent, and are sometimes highly successful ways companies are learning to adapt to the social media phenomenon

2. Read the following article. Then visit LinkedIn and have a look around. What do you think of the tips provided and do you think you would use LinkedIn in the future? Why/why not? http://www.careerrocketeer.com/2011/10/harness-the-power-of-linkedin.html

I believe that all the tips included in this article are very helpful in terms of how to use and navigate the webpage. If you are going to be connected virtually with other professionals from across the country and the world, you must keep your page updated and make sure all information is current. I would definitely use likedin.com to connect with other professionals. With a world more geared towards technology in terms of job opportunities, why not better your chances of landing a big job by taking a few minutes to create a page that can do all the work for you. Often companies use websites such a facebook to judge potential employees, with a professional social network page such as this, companies will look at you in a more positive way. 

Read the following article and write a response: http://www.businessinsider.com/8-traits-that-trump-the-resume-infographic-2011-11

I utterly agree with this article. While a resume does provide employers with an accurate descriptions of an employee’s past work experience and job employers, it doesn’t always mean that an individual is better suited for a job simply because they’re resume is longer than the next guy’s. A face to face interview gives a clearer picture of who will potentially be working for you and running your company. Employers cannot judge a person’s charisma, diligence, and work ethic from a piece of paper. And although work experience is essential to some professions, a fresh face is sometimes just what a business needs. 

Discuss your experience with putting together a resume. What advice have you gotten? What do you think works best in general and for you specifically? How would you approach writing your resume today?

I don't have much experience in building a resume but I do know  you must include your contact information, your experience, and all the education you have. The advice I received from others was to make sure its longer than a page long. Never include material that is not needed. Because a resume is a reflection of a person, there is no one perfect way to approach writing a resume. However, there are some basic guidelines to follow, which apply to all resumes.

What's your reaction to the story that's described and how would you react if you were faced with a similar situation?

I believe that with today’s high amount of competitiveness in many industry markets lying to sell a product has really become necessary in order to make money. You never know what is and is not the truth these days. Lying has become so much of a norm that it has sparked mistrust in a great deal of consumers. Because of this being honest doesn’t get you far as a product pusher. The consumer has already predetermined mentally that everything you are saying is a lie, and you will say whatever is necessary to make a sale. With changing times, selling methods must also change. Lying may not be ethical, but it has proven to be very effective. If I was in his situation, I probably wouldn’t have spoken up in the way he did. I would have become the very type of salesman he was speaking against. Everyone needs to put bread on the table, and making money is a top priority. 

Write a brief summary of your analysis, along with any recommendations you might have for conveying the message more persuasively.

Personally I believe that this document conveys the correct message to younger internet users, but does so in a way that is not appealing to many adolescents. Reading this, I get the feeling of a parent talking to their child, and it receives the “in one ear, out the other” reaction from many children. Having other children give testimonial, first-hand accounts of their experience with poor internet safety will reach the audience on a deeper level. It will show as opposed to telling the audience what can happen if the proper steps are taken to ensure your safety. I also think that for the parents of children under 17 years of age, a separate pamphlet should be created in order to instruct parents on proper internet safety precautions

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Here at Hangers’ we are committed to taking care of your garments, while simultaneously taking care of our environment. Our method of wet, “dry” cleaning is a revolutionary industry leading process that uses specialized cleaning solutions combined with CO2, (carbon dioxide) to remove any unwanted stains in your clothing, with half the harmful effects. Our detergents have been shown to be less harmful to many fabrics than numerous household detergents. Yet the results show otherwise. Other dry cleaners may get your clothing just as clean, but why not clean your garments and the air you breathe all in one trip? Come to Hangers’, you’ll be glad you did.