I'm proud to say that I've been writing a few blog posts here and there for my marketing internship with (le) poisson rouge in NYC. Best of all, my articles are making the cut and I'm getting the cred :) Looks like paying attention in my high school English courses is finally paying off!
Come see what I've done so far.
And if you ever happen to be in the Village / NYU area, come check out a show. Don't be shy - we're really pretty nice :)
Showing posts with label communication. Show all posts
Showing posts with label communication. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
An Unproductive Rant
Disclaimer: This is the type of rant I would generally save for a different blog, but I just couldn't help myself with this one.
I've got some beef with a LOT of employers.
Not because they are higher up and making more money than me.
Not because they're not choosing my applications and resumes.
Simply because, even though they are making more money than me and not choosing my apps and resumes, many of them are not proving that they should be smarter than me! They're not even faking it!
It's simple: When I come to work, and read all the informative signs posted around the time clock, I shouldn't be finding typos I feel the need to blatantly correct with a big black Sharpie. An employer, especially while giving instructions to their employees, should be proofreading, researching, spellchecking, doing whatever it takes to make sure they are spelling and writing correctly.
I shouldn't be reading a sign that says, "Help sell candy bars at your cheker stand for [ABC Foundation] and win prrrizes. You can do this......if you really try.......help a good cuase!"
Note the poor spelling and unnecessary use of improper ellipses (unnecessary / improper ellipses are a HUGE pet peeve of mine. I don't need to know that you were pausing to think while you were writing whatever it was you were writing). How can I take you seriously? How can I possibly feel motivated to do this task?
I even know of a hiring manager who spells the names of new employees incorrectly on their own name tags!
I'm sure I'm one of few people who actually pay much attention to these problems, and one of even fewer who care so much. But clearly it bothers me. A lot.
It's one thing to write however you please for your own purposes. But when you're addressing your employees, show them that there's a reason you are currently above them. Don't make them question you.
I've got some beef with a LOT of employers.
Not because they are higher up and making more money than me.
Not because they're not choosing my applications and resumes.
Simply because, even though they are making more money than me and not choosing my apps and resumes, many of them are not proving that they should be smarter than me! They're not even faking it!
It's simple: When I come to work, and read all the informative signs posted around the time clock, I shouldn't be finding typos I feel the need to blatantly correct with a big black Sharpie. An employer, especially while giving instructions to their employees, should be proofreading, researching, spellchecking, doing whatever it takes to make sure they are spelling and writing correctly.
I shouldn't be reading a sign that says, "Help sell candy bars at your cheker stand for [ABC Foundation] and win prrrizes. You can do this......if you really try.......help a good cuase!"
Note the poor spelling and unnecessary use of improper ellipses (unnecessary / improper ellipses are a HUGE pet peeve of mine. I don't need to know that you were pausing to think while you were writing whatever it was you were writing). How can I take you seriously? How can I possibly feel motivated to do this task?
I even know of a hiring manager who spells the names of new employees incorrectly on their own name tags!
I'm sure I'm one of few people who actually pay much attention to these problems, and one of even fewer who care so much. But clearly it bothers me. A lot.
It's one thing to write however you please for your own purposes. But when you're addressing your employees, show them that there's a reason you are currently above them. Don't make them question you.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Successful Blogging
This is an incredibly long, but useful, article. Something I could definitely take a few things from.
I think numbers 2, 3, 12, 13, 15, and 22 are the most useful tips (for me) in this article.
http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/26-essentials-for-blogging-success-what-you-need-to-know/
The home of this article - www.socialmediaexaminer.com - is a great site in general. It has a lot of great tips and know-how on the growing social media world.
I think numbers 2, 3, 12, 13, 15, and 22 are the most useful tips (for me) in this article.
http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/26-essentials-for-blogging-success-what-you-need-to-know/
The home of this article - www.socialmediaexaminer.com - is a great site in general. It has a lot of great tips and know-how on the growing social media world.
Friday, October 5, 2012
My Favorite Book
One of them, anyway.
This doesn't necessarily have anything to do with the Music Biz, but I wanted to share it anyway...
After hopping on the current "Let's All Get Crazy About Introverts" train, my mom basically forced me to read this book, and I'm glad she did.
In a nutshell, this book describes the difficulties and perks of being an introvert, and what we (as introverts) can do to overcome hardships and make the most of our natural talents. Reading this book helped me reflect and think of issues I'd had growing up, and helped me realize why I might have been having those issues, and what I can do about them now.
Don't get me wrong, Susan Cain (the author) doesn't bash extroverts or put introverts on a glory pedestal. Backed by her own research and interviews, she simply explains what E's and I's can do to get along better and be more productive together (and so much more).
When asked by yakkity colleagues what I was reading, it was fun to say, "It's called: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking."
I may be biased, but I think this is a good book for anyone. You may uncover something about a friend or family member, or maybe even yourself.
This doesn't necessarily have anything to do with the Music Biz, but I wanted to share it anyway...
After hopping on the current "Let's All Get Crazy About Introverts" train, my mom basically forced me to read this book, and I'm glad she did.
In a nutshell, this book describes the difficulties and perks of being an introvert, and what we (as introverts) can do to overcome hardships and make the most of our natural talents. Reading this book helped me reflect and think of issues I'd had growing up, and helped me realize why I might have been having those issues, and what I can do about them now.
Don't get me wrong, Susan Cain (the author) doesn't bash extroverts or put introverts on a glory pedestal. Backed by her own research and interviews, she simply explains what E's and I's can do to get along better and be more productive together (and so much more).
When asked by yakkity colleagues what I was reading, it was fun to say, "It's called: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking."
I may be biased, but I think this is a good book for anyone. You may uncover something about a friend or family member, or maybe even yourself.
Monday, September 24, 2012
The Most Important Audience
Best Way to Introduce Yourself
This article hit home for me: I don't like to talk about myself, especially to people I'm meeting for the first time. At the same time, I feel pressured to say more, under the idea that I won't impress them otherwise. I'd rather listen anyway.
On the other hand, when I meet someone for the first time, I prefer a simple introduction as well. Anyone who boasts about themselves in the first meeting likely won't have my attention for very long. It's not that I don't care, but what makes their life so much better than mine?
Hi, I'm Sammi. My About Me is over there. Let's be friends.
This article hit home for me: I don't like to talk about myself, especially to people I'm meeting for the first time. At the same time, I feel pressured to say more, under the idea that I won't impress them otherwise. I'd rather listen anyway.
On the other hand, when I meet someone for the first time, I prefer a simple introduction as well. Anyone who boasts about themselves in the first meeting likely won't have my attention for very long. It's not that I don't care, but what makes their life so much better than mine?
Hi, I'm Sammi. My About Me is over there. Let's be friends.
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