Introduction to Blogging

Hello Everyone,

My name is Aarti and this blog will be my documentation through an online course.  During the coming weeks I am hoping to learn proper ways of online communication.  With technology constantly changing taking this class will definitely help me in finding ways to keep up with the changes.  As well as staying professional in all of my communications moving forward.

With technology we have everything at our fingertips.  On whether that is looking up information or seeing what friends are up to. Technology and the internet have become such a major aspect of our lives these days and I feel that it is important to know how to conduct oneself on this medium of interactions.  I am constantly sending emails to friends and colleagues and knowing how to get the proper emotions through in those emails can be difficult, since text is so neutral and it all depends on how the person at the other end perceives your message. 

Another major thing that has changed over the years is ones online presence.  Now days people are constantly posting their thoughts on various social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram), not realizing that what they post is going to be online forever. So any future employer, and or co-worker can look them up and see their various messages.  For me I feel as though posting every little thing about how your day is going, and if you are upset over something can become very unprofessional in the aspect that it could harm their career.  When I make any post I always take a minute to think if this is something that I want to be public and if I am okay with it being online for the rest of my life.  I am working towards my CPA designation and I feel that employers can go and do a google search of your name to see how you represent yourself on a daily basis and if you do get hired by that company will have a good representation of them in your personal interactions. 

Being present online is also a great way to network with other individuals in the same field of work as you.  Since I am a student and am going into my final year of university I am using LinkedIn to network with individuals who have graduated from Brock University in my program and are currently in the position that I hope to be in.  It also shows other positions in companies that they have held to help me see various career paths can help me reach my career goals. 

Another reason having an online presence is so important today is that it can connect people from all over the world in one common place, whether that be for personal or professional reasons.

So over the next few weeks I am hoping to learn how to create an online presence and have it be an extension of me while still being professional so it does not hinder my future career. 

Have a great day

Aarti