~ This semester with our mentors we have learned a few things in regards with business communication. Two examples that we have learned are: the manner in which one creates the message and what to be careful with when sending a message. In regards with how one creates a message, the ultimate goal is to express not impress the receptor(s). The reason why one should do this is because if one tries to impress the receptor with business jargon or fancy/fluffy wording, then it can differ from what you are initially trying to communicate to the person. Therefore, it is best to stick to the simple way and just express ones self instead of trying to impress them. As for the second example of what not to do in business communication, we discussed how one must be very cautious what they are sending through e-mail because it can accidently be sent to the wrong person and end up in the wrong hands. The mentors provided us with an example where one of their co-workers was sending a personal e-mail, which as a result contained personal information, and when they decided to send it they accidentally send it to the wrong person. The e-mail was actually sent to one of their managers and to say the least they received a warning that they should handle his or her personal e-mails at a different time and not at work. So lessoned learned is that one should deal with personal tasks either at home or out of the office.
~ One job that I have learned about which I might like to do is being a marketing director. The reason why I am interested in working in the marketing field is that it will allow me the opportunity to use my creative skills and at the same time to work with companies which I am interested in, whether it be fashion or sports. Another important reason as to why I am interested in doing marketing, and potentially international marketing is because with the new increase in the Hispanic population and “…quickly gaining importance in the US market, ad agencies are searching for marketing expertise to appeal to this audience. Publicis Groupe, Omnicom Group, WPP Group, and other agency giants have invested in or bought Hispanic-focused advertising agencies”(http://careerbeam.1stresearch.com). Therefore, I can use my bi-lingual capabilities to my advantage and work in this Hispanic market, which I would truly love to do and hopefully work in that specific type of market.
~This Mardi Gras I am looking forward to experiencing it with my friends, since in previous years I have always come with my mom and with family. Therefore, I want to experience a Mardi Gras with my friends and enjoy the music and the whole atmosphere which Mardi Gras provides during this time of year, and attempt to catch as many beads as possible too. The one thing I wish to avoid is to get in to any encounters with intoxicated people. This probably sounds a bit odd, but the reason being is because last year when I came with my mom we were waiting for the parade at Lee Circle and behind us was a group of guys, with two of them being heavily intoxicated. This all lead to the two of them to fight each other and almost caused me fall, but luckily that did not happen.
~ New Orleans has always been known for being the host of the largest party in the United States every year, Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras has been celebrated for 153 years this year in New Orleans, marking a huge celebration and the continual bringing back of New Orleans. The whole idea of bringing back New Orleans is in the sense of the cities old New Orleanians and tourists as well, everyone who made this city was it was and still is, a great city. One element that is noticeable, especially after Katrina, was that Mardi Gras to some degree was more family oriented. From personal experience, when I came down for Mardi Gras after the hurricane in 2006, I noticed how it was definitely more family oriented. In a way, it was a form for people to say that New Orleans is our home and that nothing is going to keep us away from it. This Mardi Gras exemplifies how we as a community will be strong and bring back our amazing city. A quote which describes the city to the tee is “Laissez les bon temps roulez” and it “has never meant more in the city that never sleeps, and one thing’s for sure… this year’s party will be bigger and better than last… and that’s a sure sign of a much needed return to normalcy, though the disaster that was Katrina will not soon be forgotten! One-phrase still echoes throughout the Quarter, “It is the PEOPLE that make New Orleans great!” OK… we keep hearing that we are an integral part of the party… even of every day life in New Orleans, so it is more important than ever to support the city that recognizes our value! So, let’s all meet in the Quarter and have a whole lotta fun… day and night… sound like a plan?” (www.tripsmarter.com). Ultimately New Orleans would not be the same with out its Mardi Gras essence, and that why I think now, more than ever, it is important for the city of New Orleans since it is what makes its identity complete.
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