Journal #9

Name ________________________ Job Placement

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Directions: Write a 50-word (minimum) reflection for each of the

questions/statements posted below. Answers must be typed in complete sentences with
correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation and grammar.

Entries can include activities, training, observations, instructions, personal notes, etc.
You can include things that you saw and did and what equipment and technology was
used. Your responses may be shared with your mentor. Please be complete in your
reflections/thoughts/answers.

HOW DOES SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACT YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE? HOW MUCH TIME
DO YOU FIND YOURSELF SPENDING ON SOCIAL MEDIA?
Social media is becoming a large part in all of our lives. At this point, it is a method by
which we can keep up with the news, and people who we have not seen in a while. I am
pretty typical of people my age so I spend a lot of time on social media.

DESCRIBE THE EMPLOYABILITY AREA IN WHICH YOU THINK SOCIAL MEDIA

HAS THE MOST IMPACT EITHER POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE (examples are:
communication, productivity, character, time management, initiative, self-management,
punctuality, attitude, respect of others, or responsibility): Communication has been
positively impacted. Social media provides a fluid space in which communication
between individuals can occur.

EXPLAIN HOW YOU PLAN TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO CREATE A MORE

PROFESSIONAL IMPAGE FOR YOURSELF IN THE FUTURE: I plan to use social
media to keep up to date on current events in order to appear well versed on current
phenomena in the workplace.