3.++Student+Guide

=Student Guide=

Congratulations all your hard work in school has paid off! Fast forward to the future.........

You and your partners are now joint CEO’s of your own record label and are currently looking to take on an intern from the local college. After interviews, reading resumes and a little online research you have narrowed it down to three candidates. Follow through this guide with your partner(s) to help in this important decision process.

**__Advertisement for Intern Position__**

 * Company:** [|GatorRecords]


 * Job Title:** Intern


 * Job Category:** Marketing

GatorRecords is an independent record label and publisher/licensor of hip-hop, electronic, and soul music. We are looking for a motivated marketing intern to help boost our image to local clubs and music venues. We need someone who knows the local music scene and is willing to reach to out club owners, A&R Reps, and promoters to spread the GatorRecords sound. Music industry and/or enthusiasts preferred!
 * Job Description:**

Please send resume and cover note to: help@gatorrecords.com


 * Skills:** Candidate should have working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and FTP programs. Must be proficient in online technologies ( Facebook, MySpace) and able to use them to spark interest and gain followers.

· Internship · Part Time
 * Employment Type:**


 * Salary:** Unspecified

**__Decision Guide__**
1. Begin by looking through the three candidate resumes. Is there any resume that stands out among the others? What is it that makes this resume stand out and why?

2. Next look at the transcripts from the interviews that were conducted. Are there any comments that make you see the candidates differently from their resume? What were the comments and how did it change your perception?

3. Next view the candidates social profile pages. Are there any aspects or behaviors on any of the candidates social profile indicating they would not be a good employee for your company?

4. Are there any aspects or behavior present on a candidates social profile that gives you a better impression than what you had of them from their resume or profile and what was it about their profile seems beneficial to the company?

5. After reviewing all three candidates, decide who it is your group intends to hire and justify your reason for hiring that person over the other two.

6. Did this project change your perception of social profiles? For what other reasons might it be important to be cognizant of what is posted on your online social profile? Are there other ways in which your online profile can have a positive or negative impact on your off-line life? Give examples.

__Individual Reflection__
You have now discussed how your social profile can impact your real life. The last part of this assignment must be done by each __individual__.
 * Write a paragraph answering the following questions:
 * 1) What you currently do or plan to do to protect your online identity and reputation?
 * 2) What step can be taken to protect yourself?
 * 3) What steps can you take to use your online profile to create opportunities for yourself in the real world?