I have learned a lot going through the process of creating this Blog and from this class in general. I haven’t changed what I want to do however I have concluded that I need to create a portfolio as a communication vehicle both for my past accomplishments that show my creativity, drive, technical and business skills but most importantly the ideas I would like to implement.
Communication is the primary reason I am in the Web and Video program as that is one of my weaknesses. When I explain what I have done in the past and my ideas going forward I haven’t done a very good job in the past. I know that from the eye rolling, sighs and looks I get when I am first explaining to people I have just met. If I keep communicating then at some some point I usually get something like: “Oh now I understand what you are saying. You explained it simply but I just couldn’t get it. Now I do”. This usually happens after ½ hour or longer.
What this process has made me realize is I need to create something that communicates instantly by creating multi media that explains my ideas and past accomplishments. I want to use what I am learning in the Web and Video Production program through illustrations, videos, web pages and animations to achieve an instant and powerful message.
This class and this project in particular has made me take the time to focus my thinking around marketing myself and I think it has been productive, insightful and has given me even more enthusiasm going forward.
The image I posted with this post is of my 1 year and 6 year old granddaughters. It's true what I’ve heard: “Skip the children, get grandkids”.
To start off... You have some beautiful grandkids!
ReplyDeleteLike I said before, I don't think you have problems with communication. Maybe you just need to work on believing in yourself about communication skills!
Great job on all of your hard work on this project. I was trying to get through all my posts at the same time trying to beat you to the last one. You beat me out.
See you around campus and good luck in your future!
I agree you seem more sociable then you think you are but good luck in your future hope you get your dream job
ReplyDeleteI think its great that you recognize what you need to work on to be successful and I think you will end up doing an awesome job in the future becuase you understand what it takes to work as a team.
ReplyDeleteoh well, you know yourself more than anyone else so, if you think your weakness is on your communication, then focus on that more.
ReplyDeletehope you good luck Al