Week 5 EOC Social Networks and Job Hunting

Social Networks and Job Hunting

Social networks are actually causing companies die out due to people making more money online with the networks than going out to do the job. Job hunting is really hard so when social networks offer jobs people will go for it and stop hunting when I was searching for a job it took me  months because I didn’t have experience. Well my question is what happen to training and how are we going to get experience if we can’t get the job or get the training for the job. It is so stressful looking for a job and applying one after another. Nowadays all the applications are online. You never meet face to face with a manager so they can tell you yes or no based on your resume and how u act in front of him like if you are respectful or if you dress appropriate. There are people that just get the job over experience they don’t give any chances. So people will take a job that needs no experience. And get training they need to succeed in the jobs. I personally think that jobs should give everyone a fair chance to get a job not because teens and older people can’t get a decent paying job. I make 8.25 an hour and can only work 20 hours a week and my stepmom works everyday except for two days and she gets paid 9.25 a hour it’s not fair that we have good jobs and people at McDonald's get paid 15.00 an hour that’s not fair we work so hard to get paid barley anything and I apply to McDonald's and I get turn down because I have no experience. That’s not fair to us that need and try hard to make money. And social networks are making it a lot easier to find jobs but harder to get them.    

"Social media is changing the way we communicate and the way we are perceived, both positively and negatively. Every time you post a photo, or update your status, you are contributing to your own digital footprint and personal brand."

Amy Jo Martin

Week 4 EOC best study practices

It is proven that your brain associates habits or patterns when you are doing a task. For example if you love music you can listen to music while you study so that way you brain can analyze the studying material and associate it with the music this also works with gum chewing. But different people have different perspectives on studying methods and try different things to help them study. Such as writing/ typing the material with help you remember it a lot better. You can also uses these habits to help your studying go better and more successful.

10 successful studying habits

1.     Get Organized. Making a plan for what you're going to do and when you're going to do it will make sure you're always ahead of the curve - literally. 

2.     Don't multitask. Studies have shown that multitasking is physically impossible. 

3.     Divide it up. Studying isn't fun to begin with, and forcing yourself through a study marathon will only make it worse. Dividing your work into manageable chunks and rewarding yourself when you finish each chunk will make studying (more) fun.

4.     Sleep. Don't underestimate the importance of those eight hours of zzz's every night! Getting a good night's rest will sharpen your focus and improve your working memory.

5.     Set a schedule. Do you work better right after school or after you've eaten dinner? Are you more productive in 90-minute blocks or half-hour spurts? Find a schedule that works for you, and stick to it. 

6.     Take notes. Taking notes will not only keep you more engaged during class, but will also help you narrow down what you need to study when exam time rolls around It's much easier to reread your notes than to reread your entire textbook!

7.     Study. This one might be obvious, but did you know that there's a right and a wrong way to study? Review your material several days ahead of time, in small chunks, and in different manners (for example, write flashcards one day and take practice tests the next). In other words, don't cram. 

8.     Manage your study space. Find a place that will maximize your productivity. Look for places away from the television and other distractions. Whether it's your local library or just the desk in your bedroom, set aside a study space that you'll want to spend time in. 

9.     Find a study group. Sitting down with a group of people who are learning the same things as you is a great way to go over confusing class material or prepare for a big test. You can quiz each other, reteach material, and make sure that everyone is on the same page. After all, teaching someone else is the best way to learn. 

10.  Ask questions. You're in school to learn, so don't be afraid to do just that! Asking for help - from a teacher, a tutor or your friends - is a surefire way to make sure you truly understand the material. 

this link will help you get more tips if these aren’t for you.

http://opportunity.org/learn/lists/10-habits-of-successful-students?gclid=CjwKEAiAvPGxBRCH3YCgpdbCtmYSJABqHRVwsWDS3HYGy3PZtjtx-RgUrbtK5veLnIqypgNGEqvIIBoC80Tw_wcB#.Vjz2TLerTIU