Cover Letters!!!

The articles found through this website was in fact very beneficial and interesting to read! For the most part, I did in fact agree with the advice provided within the articles on the website.
Everything was very interesting to read through and gave me ideas I hadn't even thought of, especially since I didn't really know what I should include in a cover letter.

When reading the article concerning cover letters I was quite shocked to notice that it said that cover letters aren't in fact the first thing a company goes through or notices. This was something I found odd considering I thought it was in fact the first thing to actually grab the attention of the company. However, it is interesting to know that a cover letter does in fact set you apart from any other individual trying to apply for the same position.

I also found it interesting when the article explained what to include and what not to include in the cover letter. This allowed me to take a step back and realize what a cover letter is really about and the impact it will make in a company's decision. It was also interesting that you can add a PS to the end of your cover letter and write in your handwriting to add to the letter. This was interesting yet quite different that what I would have expected a cover letter to have. I have never heard of this (putting it in your handwriting) but its pretty cool to think that this would really set you apart and grab the attention of the reader/company.

This website provided a lot of useful information that I can definitely use when writing my own cover letter!

Client Project

This week our class had the opportunity to meet with Jennifer Goree to speak on the client project that our group will be working on for the next couple of weeks. I am very excited about having the opportunity to get involved and help in the ultimate goal of reaching a "healthier campus".

As group, we have tossed a few ideas around that we could potentially use in our project. However, we haven't come up with exactly what we want our project to cover. We've talked about issues concerning particular ideas involving campus students and budget cost. Our biggest concern was finding ideas for our project that would work and fit budget costs for the campus university. It's hard to meet both requirements, while also finding ideas that pertain to the students at Clemson and their wants and needs as well. One idea we mentioned was free and an excellent form of social and physical activity. We have bowman field, why not use it to its full potential? We brought up the idea to use the field as a form of free use in activities. Have materials for students or bring your own and form your own teams in various outdoor activities. Play any sport you wish and allow anyone to come out and join at anytime. This allows students to meet new people, interact with others, and most importantly get involved in positive physical activity. However, our only concern would be that the materials may get stolen or students would not use such opportunities in a correct and positive way.

So far, our group has had the opportunity to toss ideas around and gain the opinions of each other. Though we haven't come to a conclusion on the idea we wish to use for our project, I have confidence that we will be able to.

Job Interviews... what not to do vs. what you should do!

I would probably agree that the five listed mistakes are probably the top five worst that you could make during an interview. I have interviewed for a couple different jobs and when I did I found it quite nerve racking. At first I thought I was going to die, but once I began the interview I realized it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. It was very personable. I was able to be myself and express my own thoughts and opinions on specific issues. My only problem would probably be that I tended to talk too much on a subject. It is always good to not speak on one issue for too long so that the interviewer can find out more about you. It is also good to know about the job you are wishing to get. Do research concerning the job so that it sounds like you are well prepared for the interview and well informed on the job you are wishing to have! In my opinion, a person you be presentable and well informed on the job they are wishing to have. Just be yourself, but be professional! It is always important for the interviewer to feel that you are being real in the interview and not fake, but you want to present yourself in a professional and positive way as well.