Top 10 Things I’ve learned in PRCA 3711/4711

Ashley London December 2nd 2009

1. Resume Writing Cover letter-this serves as an introduction of yourself to a company

Resume-a summary of RELEVANT job experiences and awards

References –someone that can speak on your job performance

2. Accidental Billionaires

This book by Ben Mezrich tells the story of the creation of Facebook in a very interesting way.

Ben Mezrich is the autor of the book Bringing Down the House, which inspired the film “21.”

I am proud to say I connected with Mr. Mezrich on twitter here is his tweet: benmezrich    @LondonforQueen That's cool, what's your project?

3. I’m Linked-In

Linked In.com is one of “ the world’s largest professional networks with over 50 million members and growing rapidly.” It’s a place where you can meet with other workers in your profession or those that you aspire to work in one day.

4.I’m a Blogger

My blog is a place I can express myself and also be published!!

5. Had my first mock interview.

Learned my strengths and weaknesses to improve for real interviews.

Learned to always come prepared with questions

Also things to wear to an interview

6. How to create a portfolio

~ Needs to be able to add and remove pages

~Should have your best sample work

~Should be customized for presentations just as your Resume and Cover Letter.

~Tell a story

~Make sure it is easy for you to find your best pieces!!

#7.What to wear on an interview (women)

Good• Minimal Jewelry and

Cleavage • If you wear a skirt,

wear hosiery!

Not So Good• Lots of perfume to

“smell good” • Open toe shoes

or any other Social Media in that case!

How to MAXIMIZE

#8

Learned the importance of team work and how to step outside the classroom and look beyond

the professor for help

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Learned a lot more about my dream job at Google!!

Planning on doing an internship and ambassador program!

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