Social Media As An Effective Tool

My effective tip this week, is how to use social media to your advantage. 

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In some ways, this week’s posting will tie into last week’s discussion on “Networking.” These two deliverables go hand-in-hand really, because it is all about how well you can use various sources and tools to your advantage in order to become better at the networking in everyday life.  Since technology, as we know it, has exponentially grown even in the last five years so has the popularity of social media sites. As much as I WISH I were as young as you GEN Y folks, I will be the first to admit that I tried to dodge the bullet of advancing technology and social media tools for as long as I could. I guess that can be a little difficult to avoid when you are taking a Business “Marketing” program where in today’s society if you are not using Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest or any other social media form – you better get on it, especially if you are a business seeking growth!  As much I have been reluctant to become an avid social media user, I must admit a part of me has become slightly relieved knowing how to use these multi-faceted tools. I believe my lack of adaptability plays a role on the user-anxiety that I was feeling just a short few weeks ago. 

 

Okay, so let’s get to the point…since engaging myself with all of these versatile social media platforms, I think one of the most important things to consider is the capability that I now have to network, as well as receive new information on topics that I am interested in. With the existence of Twitter, Pinterest, and other sites I have the capacity to continually receive information after I followed, bookmarked, or favourited any topic that appeals to me.

By being proactive and following the companies that you are interested in – this information can be used to your advantage throughout your course of study. As you consistently absorb a little bit of information every day on the companies and/or topics (i.e. industries) you are interested in working for, these social media sites can be a great tool for you to enhance your knowledge on the company/industry. Additional research is also recommended when you finally land that interview, but you will also be “in the know” with company information and news you might not have otherwise been aware of.  

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Student Networking Advice

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The effective tip that I would like to discuss this week is “Networking.” Not only does networking in the business world but yes it also applies to your everyday studies. By effectively networking with other classmates and even your instructors you become exposed to important information that you might not have otherwise been aware of. Make the most of your post secondary years and make the effort to establish and build meaningful and lasting relationships – yes this can ultimately even land you that new job, in some cases, once you have graduated. In addition, you will be amazed at how much you will learn just by talking to other people on campus. These days, higher learning school systems are so competitive amongst one another that there are so many resources provided to students that they do not know about. It is sometimes easier by talking one-on-one with other individuals, in order to absorb new information (receiving new information all at once can sometimes be very overwhelming). Being a continuing education for a few years (before taking on full-time studies) I was unaware of everything that Humber had to offer (for example, tutoring session for $10 for every 8 hours of tutoring!). I would also recommend networking with the new faces in your class because of the more obvious reason, that is; so you can get help from your fellow peers when you are in struggling with a particular topic or course. Some people are very passionate about helping others, so don’t be shy…if you have a question just ask! 
 

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