Preparing For A Professional Career.

         While applying for different jobs or internships, it’s important to understand that the company’s first impression is based solely off a person’s resume and social network page. 

            “Be mindful of what you tweet, retweet, and the pictures you post because they never go away,” said the director of social media, Michael Clancy.  Many companies are now relying on social media to gather information about a person before they he/she is offered an interview.  Clancy manages NBC’s social network sites to find story ideas, locate sources, and get “meaningful feedback. However, many reader’s comments are not always positive and can sometimes be controversial. Also, as NBC employees, there are certain social media guidelines that the people have to follow. Clancy passed around a black and white copy of NBC News Social Guidelines, and on the left hand corner read “best practices.” These practices consisted of: using privacy, managing friends “carefully”, limiting opinions,  including the phrase “Retweets are not endorsements,” and using an appropriate profile picture. Social media is no longer for entertainment purpose but a innovative way for NBC to communicate with its readers.

          NBC’s human resource manager (HR), Millie Quiles, really impressed us with a not so typical resume workshop, by having a complimentary, catered lunch. Mrs. Quiles soft spoken voice and down-to-earth personality created a intimate atmosphere and made it comfortable to a ask any question about what to expect before and during an interview. Having the opportunity to speak with NBC's HR was amazing because it gave us an inside look on how the company determines who they will hire. She printed out a resume and cover letter guideline and showed us actual examples of what a good and bad resume looks like. Mrs Quiles explained how a person resume is his or her ticket to get their foot in the door of a company. Everything a person puts on their resume has to be the most impressive work and how they attribute to you accomplishments. The purpose of a resume is to stand out amongst everyone who is applying for the same position.

         A career in mass media comes with a lot of self-growth, but the beauty of working in this industry are the life lessons a person can use towards his or her professional development. 

✌ ❤☺-Demeshia Jackson