Technology in Careers
Promotions Assistant
Cumulus Media
- Strong social media skills
I have moderate social media skills, with just a couple of social medias. For this position, I would need to strengthen my skills and introduce myself to more social medias.
Forensic Technology Services Experienced Associate
BDO
https://www.monster.com/jobs/search/?q=advertising&where=Coopersville__2C-MI&jobid=200103709
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient with .NET development tools
- Experience in SQL Server or similar databases
- Experience with other non-Microsoft development languages or tools
I am proficient/have experiences with zero of these programs. I would need to study and work with these programs quite a bit in order to apply for the job.
Marketing Specialist
Two Men and a Truck
- Must be Proficient with Excel, Word, and Outlook
I can use Microsoft Word, but I’ve had limited experience with Excel and Outlook. I would need to learn how to proficiently use them to succeed at this job.
Associate Media Director
Mullen Advertising
https://www.monster.com/jobs/search/?q=advertising&where=california&jobid=198966932
- Proficient in Keynote
I have never even heard of Keynote. I would need to become educated with the Keynote program.
Advertising Sales Rep
Save on Everything
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=advertising&l=Grand%20Rapids%2C%20MI&vjk=1e3180dfca9261a8
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- CRM
I don’t have experience with any of these programs. I would need to gain experience in all of them in order to succeed at the job.
Marketing Specialist
Visionquest Companies
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=social%20media&l=Allendale%2C%20MI&vjk=4605a1037da95dc0
- Social Media Platforms
- Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Public Relations and Events Assistant
DigiCentral
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=27aba6a7d75c1212&tk=1cmogubqfa45ac6d&from=serp&vjs=3
- Microsoft Office
I have no experience with Microsoft Office. I would need to become familiar with Microsoft Office for this job.
Digital Advertising Strategist
The Smithee Group
- Facebook Ads Manager
- Google AdWords
- Google Analytics
- Proficiency with Email Marketing Hubs
I have never worked with any of these programs before, in fact, I have never even heard of email marketing hubs. I would need to become very familiar with all of these in order to become a valuable employee.
Manager of Social Media and Content Management
Bond No. 9 Fragrances
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=promotions&l=New%20York%2C%20NY&vjk=34e820150a886d11
- Experience Managing Facebook, Twitter, and Instragram
- Photoshop
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
I have minimal experience with Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, but would require more in order to manage them. I have a little experience with Word and Powerpoint, but none with Photoshop and Excel, so that would have to change.
Associative Art Director
Cleveland Magazine
- Mac OS
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office
I have never owned a Mac, so I would need to learn the Mac Operating System. Additionally, I have no experience with Adobe Creative Suite or Microsoft Office, so I would need to learn about how to use them.
Blog #1
In all honesty, I initially signed up for CAP 105 because it is required for Grand Valley’s advertising and public relations major. That being said, I am legitimately interested in the class, mainly because I have very little experience in technology. I can properly work an iPhone and a Word document, but nothing really beyond that, even Microsoft Excel/Google Spreadsheets kind of scare me. With all of that out in the open, I am very eager and very willing to learn new things. I typically learn pretty quickly, so I’m not worried about learning new pieces of technology.
Not to sound like a total butt kisser, but I am very excited to see what I can learn from Professor Bower. It is so cool, and such a great opportunity to have a professor who has been working in the advertising and public relations field, and can bring real life, applicable stuff to the table. I’m really hoping to glean some information that I can use in my career someday.
So far, in just two days, I am very happy with the class. We have already learned how to use a professional website, Slack, and learned how to create our very own website using wordpress. In two days, scratch that, in two and a half hours, we have already learned two very important things. Obviously, I don’t expect the class to keep up this pace, but so far I am very happy with it.
The Journey Begins
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Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
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