Interview 

How do you plan on self-promoting yourself?

            The way that I plan on self-promoting is by using the social media avenue. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, are all ways that I can promote myself for free. I make music and I use these sites to advertise my beats to artist. Thanks to YouTube I can now put a face with my product in order to connect my beats back to me.

Name three goals you have between now and graduation?

            Well my first goal is to get a good job in order to build a solid foundation.

Secondly I want to open up my production company 1’s & 2’s Productions. I’m a media production major who loves to make music. So my goal is to connect both passions in order to create a business for myself. Specializing in making music, editing digital video footage, etc. Last but not least I want to maintain my GPA at 3.6

What employment goals do you have after graduation? Name three of them.

·      Connect both of my passions in order to create a business for myself. Specializing in making music, editing digital video footage, etc.

·      Channel 4 news

·      ESPN

 Name three best-case scenario jobs you would like to have and why?

·      Camera operator for ESPN, because I love sports and I don’t want my career to be work, but something that I LOVE TO DO!

·      Video Editor for Channel 4 News, once again because I want to make a living doing the things that I am passionate about!

·      Own my own business, its obvious because there is nothing like working for yourself.

Do you prefer to work professionally with a group or on your own and why?

           

I prefer working in a group more because two heads are always better than one, and more ideas are brought out this way!

 What contributions can you make to a group dynamic? Name three things.

·      Very friendly

·      Easy going

·      Focused Ideas

What contributions can you make working independently? Name three things

·      Meet deadlines on time without worrying about someone slowing you down

·      Try all your ideas

·      Can focus more on your own work

 What are your pet peeves in a work environment?

I absolutely hate when someone is lazy on a job and then you suffer because of his or her lack of care for work. Better yet when a manager knows this is happening and doesnt do anything about it makes me even more upset.

Name three things you feel passionate about professionally – this could be school related, current job related, group or organizations related – and outline why you feel passionate towards them?

·      I like volunteering to help those of us that are less fortunate, because life can sometimes throw us curveballs and we have to roll with the punches.

How do you handle stress and pressure?

            I handle stress and pressure well. When I feel like I am becoming stressed or burned out, I simply forget about the things causing it. Then I will usually make a beat or play my video game to release so of that built up stress. I feel like I work well under pressure. I noticed that sometimes pressure brings the best out of me.

Name the last three jobs you had, and the best success and the worst failure you experienced at each of these jobs.

Durham Staffing Inc.            (Smoking Joe’s) My best success was just doing the job well and learning how to do the job very fast. Worst Failure I would say, calling off more than twice in a three-month period.        

Seneca Niagara Gaming Corp. (Tim Hortons) My best success was once again    doing the job well. Worst failure was allowing others action to influence mines in a negative that lead me to quit the job.    

Walgreens (Photo Specialist) My best success was when I would develop pictures of customers lost family member. The reaction that you get makes you feel good that your work brought joy to another person’s life or day. My worst failure is being scheduled to work one day a week. Mind you that the job paid its employee’s bi-weekly.

How do you handle criticism? Three strengths for School/Workplace.

 I handle criticism well depending on how it is given. I believe if someone can point out a flaw in your work then they also should be able to offer some advice as to how to make it better.

1). I meet deadlines on time! 2). Manage my time well in order to prepare for assignments and exams. 3). Keep an open mind and use critical thinking when making critical decisions.

1). Fast learner and can find work for myself once I learn the job. 2). Follow instructions well. 3).  Get along with my colleagues.

How has creating a Wiki Page strengthened your communication skills? Name and elaborate on three things:

            1). Creating a Wiki Page strengthened my communication when dealing with other people. I learned that sometimes you have to step out of your comfort zone in order to communicate with others. 2). I learned that communication is all around us and when dealing with instructional information concise communication is vital in order to understand how to do something. 3). I learned that sometimes the knowledge of particular jargons is necessary to communicate well. Many different professions have a language that could only be understood by those in that profession. In the Wiki Page reference the coding is what represented the jargon used to communicate How To create a Wiki Page. I had to learn their language before I could even being my communication project on How To “Cut a Hip Hop sample and make a beat with it.”

How will Facebook be used to promote yourself? Name and elaborate on three things:

            1). Facebook is a great tool, to communicate you to the world. The way that I will be using it to promote myself is, by staying connected to those who are close to me, while using the social media giant to post links on my wall that will take viewers to my music pages.

            2). Facebook allows its users to join and create groups. This is a very effective way to find the demographic in which you appeal the most to. Once you find your group or create your group you can post links on that groups wall that will take viewers to a more personalized page of yourself.

            3). Facebook also provides a way for bands to promote up coming shows and events. I will use this to keep my followers informed of when and where I will be attending a show. Once that part is taking care of you can start to invite your friends to your shows and get an idea of how many people plan to attend.

How would you promote an organization on Facebook? Name and elaborate on three things:

            1). Making a group page. This will allow me to narrow down, and target those who will specifically be attracted to that organization. This eliminates all the people who could careless about your company.

            2). Create events that the company will be launching or holding. This keeps your followers informed to what it is you are doing.

            3). I would create a blog for the company and its followers to be a part of. This creates a networking community to share ideas with those of a similar interest as your companies. Then I will link the blog community to the Facebook page. This allows you to connect you followers to all the social media avenues you chose to take with one another. This is vital in order to create or find out what market your company will function and thrive in.   

How will Twitter be used to promote yourself? Name and elaborate on three things:

1). I will use twitter to get a more straightforward message across. Since twitter only allow you to make post limited to 140 characters, you have to be very concise with your message.

2). I will follow the people who are closet to my demographic. This will help you market to grow, while staying connected to those who appeal to your company.

3). Then I will use links to connect my follows back to my Facebook, as well as my companies Network blogs.

Graphically what do you want to have on your website. Name and elaborate on three things:

1). The most important graphic to have present on my website, is my companies logo. This is how people will know what your website is all about before looking at it. A logo acts as an introduction to your company. When people see a logo they immediately think about the service they received from those who represent that logo.

2). Secondly I would have a photo of myself, and of everyone who works for my company. This puts a face with the service. People like to know whom it is they are dealing with. A picture of yourself acts as a stamp of approval on your behalf. No one wants to be known for having bad products or services.

3). Last but not least I would like to have a graphic of the services I provide. In other words a photo showing me doing the things my company is known for. In my case this will be a picture of me with an artist making music during a studio session.