- Yes, before I took this class I thought that I wanted to pick my concentration in either finance or in marketing. I thought I would be really successful in both of the concentrations because of my people and arithmetic skills.
- I think I will still choose marketing or finance or I will strongly consider trying both. I have learned more about each of these concentrations in greater detail, and I am now more interested in both of them. I think I would do best at the analytical aspect of marketing though. And as for finance, I think that corporate finance would be the best fit for me, or financial advising.
- No, I have not changed my mind about my concentration. If anything I have just been more informed about them, and others, so I know that I would make the right decision doing either one. And now I know I absolutely couldn't do accounting, but could visualize getting a certificate in management, or CIS.
- I am less worried now than I was before. I wasn't sure if I was just picking the concentration for the glamour, fad, and/or money. But now I know what each one entails, and I feel like I could stick to them for awhile and be very satisfied with them. More information that I would value would be what the classes are like in each concentration, if they incorporate enough real world experience, are taught by teachers who are excited about the topic, and what the vigor is.
- I thought that the speakers were really great in providing information about the possible concentrations. I liked how excited they were about their concentration. Especially the CIS speaker. I think it is great to see, the day in the life of... before you make the decision. So many people just have an idea of what they think a concentration is, and I felt like they really broke down myths, and explained their roles in ways that we, as freshmen, could grasps, and did it all without being overbearing.
- I feel very relieved that I got into the Business school at CSU. More and more I have been realizing what a great honor it is to be accepted into the school as a freshman. I have known since sophomore year of high school that I wanted to be a business major, and I feel like this is the only major that really suites my personality and combines my skills as well in computer technology, mathematics, critical thinking, and creativity.
- Yes, I would. I really liked the last assignment we did on exploring careers. It really got me excited to take my upper level classes here at CSU. I think a career advisor would be extremely helpful in helping to narrow down my decision.
- I liked when we learned how to use the library databases. I have never done a company research before and I thought it was really useful. I will definitely use those tools when going on job interviews. I think that it will help me to be more professional, and that I am really interested in the job. I always learned to ask questions in interviews, and this will help me ask important questions, not just the cliche questions that everyone asks.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Class Wrap-Up Paper
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Business Publication #3
Business Publication #3 – Fortune Small Business
This article interested me because it was talking about H1N1 in the work place. I work at a restaurant, and that is one of the areas that the article mentions relating to the opening statement, “Almost half of America's workers can't take paid sick leave. With swine flu cases on the rise, that problem could hasten the pandemic's spread. This quote really makes the article connect”. Often, the people who are working in the most contact with the public are the ones who are not receiving sick pay. Without sick days, people who can’t afford to miss any little bit on their paycheck will go to work sick and infect others. Businesses have to look at the long term not the short term. Employers can also reduce the spread of infection in the workplace, by providing no-touch trashcans and hand sanitizer and assigning a "workplace coordinator" for flu issues. The federal guidelines also call for encouraging employees to work from home if necessary, and for "flexible, non-punitive, and well-communicated" leave policies. I think it is a really smart business decision to do that because it would be easier to have one or two people gone at a time opposed to a whole floor being sick. However, as I believe every business should allow sick days I think the minimum should be 3 days, or however long H1N1 takes to not be contagious, and the rest up to the discretion of the company so they can still function and make profit.
Business Publication #3 – The Australian
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/business/story/0,28124,26145579-5017997,00.html
I thought that this article was interesting because it showed how Nike, the world's largest sportswear company, is dealing with the economy and actually preventing loss in its first quarter. Their method is cost cuts. They plan to do this by keeping “inventories lean and work to steal market share from weaker competitors as it waits out the tough economy,” not necessarily closing down stores. The company faces a threat by tough competition from growing rival Under Armour. They pose a threat by winning over “shoppers looking for functional -- rather than purely stylish -- athletic wear”. I didn’t even think of Under Armour as a threat to Nike, but it makes a lot of sense now. Also in the Molson-Coors presentation he talked about brand. The quality of the brand is what will ultimately make a product sink or swim. The article suggests that Nike operates better than its competitors, but some of their competitors are barely keeping their heads above water, which is interesting to think about if Nike is really even doing that well if we are comparing them to companies that are practically failing.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
City Exploration
A. Seattle B. San Francisco C. Chicago
Original Criteria:
1. I would need wherever I live to be in close proximity to mountains, the ocean, or a big city. A place that comes to mind that has all of that is Seattle. I need beautiful views, or the beautiful chaos of a big city.
2. I need a place that will not normally get over the high temperature of 90 degrees. I would rather be cold than hot.
3. I would need to be about an hour or two hours out from the airport because I would love to be able to visit family more than once a year, my goal would be to visit once a month because family is important to me.
4. I would need to be in a place that also shows potential, and is moving along with the times. I couldn't be stuck in an outdated environment.
5. I would like a place that has a nightlife in a short drive proximity, but not anything that would interfere with the raising of children eventually.
Cost of Living (according to bestplaces.net)
Seattle 131.98
San Francisco 187.23
Chicago 126.45
Denver 104.88
Average 100
Seattle
1. Seattle is situated on a series of hills in a lowland area on Puget Sound's eastern shore between the Olympic Mountains to the west and the Cascade Mountains to the east.
2.Average Temperatures: January, 40.8° F; August, 66.1° F; annual average, 52.4° F
3.Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), the sixteenth busiest commercial airport in the United States
4. Lots of potential in this city.
5. Many attractions are located in the pedestrian-scale downtown area or within easy access by bus and monorail. Tourists can choose from several diversions, including historical sites, internationally acclaimed cultural events, and outdoor activities in the spectacular mountains, forests, and waters surrounding the city.
All this information was found at: http://www.city-data.com/us-cities/The-West/Seattle-Recreation.html
San Francisco
1. Ocean & Big City
2. Moderate Temperature Average Temperatures: January, 52.3° F; August, 62.4° F; annual average, 58.6° F
3. San Francisco International Airport,
4. Population growth, and house growth positive
5. San Francisco contains so many interesting attractions in such a small area that visitors find something unique on almost any street. Most points of interest are within walking distance or a short ride away. The ride itself can be an attraction when taken on one of the city's famous cable cars, the nation's only moving historical landmarks, now restored and servicing a 10-mile route in the heart of the city.
All this information found: http://www.city-data.com/city/San-Francisco-California.html
C. Chicago
1.Lake & Large City
2. Average Temperatures: January, 21.3° F; July, 73.4° F; annual average, 49.8° F
3. O'Hare International Airport, located 17 miles northwest of downtown.
4. One of the top ten cities in the United States.
5. Chicago's night life is huge with shows, concerts, restaurants open until 2 and 3 am. Historical landmarks, beautiful museums. Great for night life and raising a family. On the waterfront, Navy Pier offers more than 50 acres of parks, promenades, gardens, shops, restaurants, and entertainment in a renovated warehouse. On North Orleans Street are the Merchandise Mart, the world's largest wholesale center, and the Chicago Apparel Center.
All this information found at:
Internships
Hallmark
Three months of real-world experience, not just filing or coffee-fetching. Where you feel like you’re making a real difference and get a sense of pride and ownership in everything you do. In a city with tons to do. That’s paid.
Just submit your resume online.
Disney
Disney College Program
During their tenure on the Disney College Program, participants will have the opportunity to develop transferable skills, including Guest service, problem solving, service recovery, effective communication, teamwork, leadership, attention to detail, time management, personal empowerment, self-confidence, responsibility and cultural sensitivity.
To apply you have to take the online tour, It is also a requirement that all students attend a presentation during the current recruiting season to be eligible for an interview. The application must be filled out first and it is mainly for undergraduate students.
Rocky Mountain PBS
Public Affairs Internship
http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/fuseaction/showContent/contentID/273/navID/261
- Work with Executive Producer and Producers/Public Affairs
- Complete tasks assigned by Producer, such as telephone research, writing, and administrative work
- Assist Producer with field and studio production and editing
- Attend preproduction and postproduction sessions
- Work with engineering, photography, graphics and promotion
Send a résumé and letter outlining area of interest, and summary of education and experience to apply.
Possible Jobs
J.P Morgan & CO INC.
Marketing Analytics Sr Manager-090050870
https://jpmchase.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl
Lazard
Client Servicing
http://www.lazard.com/careers/prof-pos-am-salemark.aspx
Citi Group
Campaign Planning & Forecasting Director-09018876
http://careers.citigroup.com/careers/homepage/homepage.aspx#
Hallmark
Digital Contact Planning & Creative Execution Leader
Vogue
Marketing Director
I have learned that even though there may not be a lot of security in one particular job, certain careers in marketing show up in almost every job. There would always be some kind of opportunity. I think this is really good to realize now because as I mentioned earlier there aren't a lot of jumping around in different fields but just in different companies. And that is also good in that you learn as you go and you are always learning, but about your field.
Career Exploration
Concentration: Marketing
A. Market Research Analyst B. Marketing Manager C. Public Relations Specialists
A. Market Research Analyst
1. Research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas to determine potential sales of a product or service. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May use survey results to create a marketing campaign based on regional preferences and buying habits.
2. MBA. Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming strategies.
3. Projected growth (2006-2016) 14%-20% which is faster than average. In the same time period they are looking for 63,000 additional employees. According to wetfeet.com even higher, 18%-26%.
4. $29.36 hourly, $61,070 annual
1-4 were found at http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/19-3021.00#WagesEmployment.
5.
- Insecurity ,Job security can be tenuous, due to the amount of money and work a single client can bring to an agency. B.
- You can spend six months working on a project that just suddenly dies [because the client changes its mind].
- You have to compromise your integrity sometimes.
B. Marketing Manager
1. Determine the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.
2. Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
3. Projected growth (2006-2016) Faster than average (14% to 20%) Projected need (2006-2016) 61,000 additional employees
4. $52.20 hourly, $108,580 annual
5. (1) The time consumption,
(2) Not really any math involved in this one,
(3) I would have to think more of social perceptiveness, which I don't do much of right now.
C. Public Relations Specialists
1. Engage in promoting or creating good will for individuals, groups, or organizations by writing or selecting favorable publicity material and releasing it through various communications media. May prepare and arrange displays, and make speeches.
2. The PR industry has been notoriously lacking in terms of training for young professionals. In many agencies, most new employees still suffer through a sink-or-swim, learn-as-you-go period early in their careers. However, many agencies are beginning to recognize the benefits of offering formal training—to orient new employees, to ensure that valuable knowledge is available across the agency, and to help retain valuable staffers.
3. Projected growth (2006-2016) Faster than average (14% to 20%) Projected need (2006-2016) 61,000 additional employees
4. $24.65 hourly, $51,280 annual
5. (1)Once you pick your area—creative, account management, media—it can be difficult to change, unless you want to go back to the entry level. (2) PR has long taken a backseat to advertising in terms of industry revenue and prestige. (3) it’s now harder than ever to manage the release of information with the internet, it could also limit job availability.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Business Publication #2
#2 - The Economist
#2 - Business Week
This article was really interesting to read today because we just had the guest speaker of Entrepreneurship. This article really outlined the table he showed us in class today, with more attention to the left side.(Employee and Self - employed). The article, about two sisters who started a cake making business, both worked on the employee side, even while there new business was starting up, and then gradually moved into starting their own business and quit their other jobs. I think it would be really good experience to do both. And, as our guest speaker mentioned, to start your own business you have to take risks, and gamble a little and that is exactly what the sisters did. "The sisters say the gamble gave Mary the opportunity to experiment with cakes and decorating techniques that would bring the business acclaim". Their gamble actually benefited them, which usually is the case. Also, even though they are sisters their skills compliment each other, they don't bring the exact same thing to the table, which helps to make the partnerships stronger, and last longer. "Mary is 100 times a better decorator than I am and I knew that if I didn't answer the phones and create a structure for the business, it wasn't going to happen."
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Career Fair Assignment
- I visited the Career Fair on Wednesday, September 16. Two of the companies I talked to were Charles Schwab and Ameristar Casino.
- At Charles Schwab I asked if they did internships and the representative said yes, you can start a paid internship at the age of 18. I also told him I was thinking about graduating with a finance concentration, and if I were to have a double concentration, what goes well with a finance degree and he said CIS and Economics. For Ameristar Hotels and Casinos I asked if they had any internship opportunities and the lady told me they didn't but that s something they are looking into the with construction of a new building. I also asked her where finance or marketing could fit into a career with Ameristar, and she told me with the high rollers program.
- It was a little overwhelming with the seniors there, it felt very competitive.
- Next time I would bring more resumes than I did, and also I would look at the list of companies that were coming in the newspaper and do some research on my favorite ones, because then I could ask more questions specific to them.
- I learned from a few recruiters that I could build of my resume with leadership skills during college, and they also told me it was really good how long I have stayed at my current job, because it tells companies you have a sense of loyalty to the company, and shows that you area reliable employee.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Business Publication #1 - BBC
This article informs that Standard Charter Bank will become the main sponsor for the next four years for the Liverpool football club. The article mentions that this is not precedent because another company did the same sponsorship for the Manchester United champions. This act is a means to attract more people to the cause. The reason of this importance is that it is, " Liverpool's largest ever commercial agreement - with media reports suggesting it was worth £80m over four years.($13,268,800)." The British Medical Association called for sports to no longer be sponsored by alcohol, which previously was the case for the Liverpool football club.
Business Publication #1 - Denver Post
http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_13330042
This article was about the construction of the Embassy Suites Hotel on 14th Street in Denver, Colorado. This article interested me because I have stayed at most of the hotels downtown and I try to go downtown every chance I get, with either family or friends. It was interesting reading this article with a business prospective, rather than a consumer, as far as which types of people each of the hotels on 14th street, market their services to. "Hotels on 17th Street have a better shot at the commercial traveler, but that doesn't mean the ones on 14th aren't going to go after it." The competition aspect interests me because I am looking at a concentration in marketing. All of these hotels get a chance to market to business men and women visiting the convention center, but it would be interesting to look at the other aspects each hotel attempts to attract.
Monday, August 24, 2009
My WHY Factor
Why do I go to college, do my assignments, get to class everyday....
- To be able to write my own check to live wherever I want to live and not have to feel stuck anywhere
- To expand my knowledge, because I hate feeling like I don't know something I should know
- To be able to one day go shopping and not even have to look at price tags, and give my children what they need and deserve
- To feel satisfied with my accomplishments and know I did all I could do
Dream Locations
- I would need wherever I live to be in close proximity to mountains, the ocean, or a big city. A place that comes to mind that has all of that is Seattle. I need beautiful views, or the beautiful chaos of a big city.
- I need a place that doesn’t normally get over the high temperature of 90 degrees. I would rather be cold than hot.
- I would need to be about an hour or two hours out from the airport because I would love to be able to visit family more than once a year, my goal would be to visit once or twice a month because family is important to me.
- I would need to be in a place that also shows potential, and is moving along with the times. I couldn’t be stuck in an outdated enviroment.
- I would like a place that has a nightlife in a short drive proximity, but not anything that would interfere with the raising of children eventually.
Dream Jobs
J.P Morgan & CO INC. http://www.jpmorgan.com/pages/jpmorgan
Lazard
Citi Group
http://www.citigroup.com/citi/homepage/
Hallmark http://www.hallmark.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home%7c10001%7c10051%7c-1
Vogue
Concentration Paper
1. Kamilah Branche
2. Littleton, CO
3. Corbett F 313
4. I am taking Business 150, Business 100, CO150, NR150, HES100, HES145, Math 117, and Math 118.
5. I work a full weekend once or twice a month at On The Border in Highlands Ranch.
6. I chose CSU because I love being in Fort Collins, CO. I love waking up every morning with a view of the mountains, and being in such a friendly environment. I am also a business major, and for staying in state CSU was the best option for me by far with the amazing program CSU has to offer. I also love the commitment of the green movement here, and the influence it has over the school. I like the energy of all of the sports here as well, I used to cheer, so I love when people get really into games.
7. I chose business as a major because it is what I am good at and a good degree to have under your belt for the real world. It is such a broad major that I can mold to fit my needs in a career. I am interested in several fields such as finance, marketing, accounting, and even real estate for when we get out of our economic crisis.
8. My favorite ways to spend my free time is with my best friend doing any and everything. I will try anything once, and twice if I like it : ) I like to go on walks, swimming, shopping, and out to eat at fun and fancy restaurants.
9. Everyone I have met in the class I have just met being up here at CSU.
10. I don't know any faculty in the college of business yet, I am in the College of Business Mentor program so I am sure I will get to know Felicia very well though.
11. Yes! I would love to study abroad, preferably in Australia. I would like to study abroad to broaden my horizons, and be more culturally aware. I think it is so important to live outside of your comfort zone at times.
12. Business Week - Have heard of it, but don't read it
Fortune- Have heard of it, but don't read it
Forbes- Have not heard of it
The Economist-Have heard of it, but don't read it
BBC- Haven't heard of it
Denver Post- Read it weekly
Forbes Small Business - Have not heard of it
Wall Street Journal- Read it occasionally
13. I don't have any questions about CSU right now, or any questions pertaining to a concentration.
Part II
1. I am a very strong willed person who will do tasks as they are given to me by the deadline. I don’t always do well under pressure, it is important for me to start assignments right away and let my mind run with it from there. I am very neat and organized. I have a huge imagination and am very creative. I work very well with people, or all ages, races, and religion. I am also a very emotional person who shares how I am feeling which is one of my weaknesses as well. When choosing a concentration I would need one that could combine my math abilities, with my social skills, and creativity. I would also need to find something that I could enjoy and have fun with. Any thing routine I can handle, as long as it is satisfying, with new faces everyday. One of my weaknesses is that I get bored very fast, I like things to be constant, and if I am not around new faces all the time, my boredom takes over.
2. Accounting- Accounting may be a field I am interested once I learn more about it. It may not be for me if it is mostly working only with numbers. I like to work with numbers, and "crunch" numbers, I do really well in math, but in a career I would like a little more spontaneity. Accountants seem to make the best money out of college and receive higher rates of internships though. I would like to learn more about this major to consider it.
Management- Management has always been something that I have always been interested in. I like to be always know what is going on, who is doing what, and I love to help people. I think it would be very fulfilling to start with an idea and build it up to an actual business or corporation. I feel like I am a very responsible person, and also very approachable. I can give advice with out being condescending. I know how to make a person respect me as an authority status, and also be a friend to them, and not be consumed with power.
Marketing- Marketing is what I originally planned on my major being. My creativeness is what always pulls me toward this major. I like thinking about why people buy certain things, which commercials are being directed to whom, what advertisers true motives are, etc. I can always come up with fun catchy phrases and acronyms as well. I think marketing would be good fit for me. I would like to know what would be the best way to get into this career now as an intern. Which places around Fort Collins would be a good start?
CIS- Computer Information Systems would not be a concentration I am considering, for the sole fact that I do not want my whole career to be about computers. I have no problem working with computers, or always getting up to date with new computer software, but I need human interaction. I also feel as if I wouldn't be able to express my creativity in a job such as CIS. I would like to be furthermore acquainted with what they actually do though.
Finance- Management of large amounts of money sounds very appealing to me. I would have to learn more about this career though. I am not sure if you advise people how to spend their money, or what you do. I love making spread sheets on excel, power points, etc. I am not very informed of this, but it is something I am VERY interested in learning more about.
Real Estate- Real Estate was one concentration I always wanted to have under my belt. I feel that at the time this wouldn't be the best time for this concentration, but by the time we graduate I believe real estate will be booming again. Real Estate as well as Marketing has all of the traits I look for in a career as well. The people aspect, the numbers, and the creativity. I love show homes, and to be able to show them, and sell one, the accomplishment would be really rewarding. Also, I am very good at persuasion. This would be a serious job that you could make fun, and I really like that.
3. My four letters are ESFJ. Careers that would be suitable for me according to this test are Management, Public Administration, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Sales/Marketing Specialist, Fashion Merchandising.
I agree with both tests. I have taken these tests before, in a business class in high school, that is how I knew what major I wanted to be in. I am a very organized and systematic person. I finish assignments in a timely manner, I like quiet work places. Everything they said about my personality and work ethic is true.
According to princetonreview.com........
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