Week 1
1. I never thought of using a QR code on a resume or business card
2. I didn’t know it was so easy to generate a QR code
3. I think QR codes will catch on because I remember before I had a smartphone, I was always really curious as to what the codes were
4. It’s very important to have a professional blog that is up to date
5. Keeping up with current technology is essential to good business
Week 2
1. This is a great tool because it shows job listings first thing when you get to the page
2. It makes it simple to find a job in your field by having a categorical search section
3. It links to other useful websites, such as CareerRookie to help with internship finding
4. It has a place for you to post your resume for employers to view
5. My favorite tool is the Salary Calculator.
Week 3
1. This site offers over 200 free services, a literal gold mine of resources that improve your writing
2. There is a section where you can view the updates for upcoming workshops and webinars
3. Has formatting guides for both citation styles (MLA and APA)
4. There are helps to assist in writing business letters
5. Shows tips on writing a resume
Week 4
1. A resource for knowing job interview questions
2. Sections included for more specific, job-related questions and also more general questions
3. In addition to interview questions, the site also helps to write resignation letters for current jobs while preparing to find a new one
4. Also includes links to other helpful sites to train on languages and find MBA programs.
5. A common thread in many of these websites, there are resources for helping improve your resume
Week 5
1. A great website to help those expecting to enter the Public Relations field
2. Provides information of scholarships funded by the organization
3. Has a side feed with the organization’s Twitter updates
4. Helpful page to assist in finding the PRSSA chapter nearest you
5. Link to a sub-site that helps with finding internships associated with the society
Week 6
1. The main site for the American Advertising Federation
2. A news feed provides information on upcoming events and new resources available
3. A link showing the different advertising competitions available to be participated in
4. A page outlining the benefits of being a part of the student aspect of the federation
5. A list of chapters and the colleges they encompass as well as what district they are contained in
Week 7
1. The foremost utility in career programs, Microsoft Office has been the standard for a long time
2. The site utilizes SkyDrive, which the school also uses
3. Links to show how certain smartphones come with Office built in
4. A great suite comparison tool to help determine which package would best suit your needs
5. A great customer support base to help if you get in trouble with working your suite
Week 8
1. Helps to keep track of multiple time zones
2. A world clock page to help schedule meetings
3. Also shows worldwide forecasts for the weather
4. Travel time calculator helps to plan business trips
5. International dialing codes helpful for when working with people overseas
Week 9
1. Internship opportunities connected with the university
2. Shows when expeditions are happening and provides additional information
3. Additional info on the Academic Discovery Center
4. A link to the career builder application
5. Information on career fairs offered throughout the year
Week 10
