Et tu, Brute?

Disc Ass #8

"For your discussion assignment this time, share with the other members of the class any interesting facts or other information you have uncovered as you search for relevant job descriptions. Keep in mind that many other students in this class may share the same professional interests as you."

I'm in IT and employers are looking for professionals, I may not be alone in having discovered the amount of experience employers require and the anxiety this brings me since I'm still in school, and without certifications, which are a must in my career field. Nonetheless, I'm determined to put the best foot forward, which entails acquiring what employers seek as well as learning what that is by reading job-postings.

"What advice about finding employment have you heard or read about that you think others may want to know?"

Have a specific resume that presents fact and not fiction, that offers more legitimacy and less opinions and conjecture; not only dress for the job, but be prepared for the job, for the career you desire.

"What sorts of experiences (positive or negative) have you had in the past when seeking employment?"

Keeping optimistic, slow but steady, at all costs wins the race, a handshake and a smile goes a long way. Answering honestly, showing interest in the interview instead of putting faith in merely placing an application, and knowing what you want while keeping a level of composure that gives respect and takes responsibility, a good first impression.

"How do you think social media could help you find a job?"

Some temporary hiring agencies post job listings, some of which might have part-time to transitional full-time work. Companies thus use social media in the same manner, broadcasting new job openings or in some instances issues that lead to job opportunities in the manner of innovation/security, particularly in IT.

"What do you think are the benefits of becoming familiar with social media in the workplace?"

Networking is essential to gainful employment, social media is another way to learn, asses, study, and network with companies in a digital sense.

"Which keywords will your audience be looking for in your resume?"

I assume something that intrigues them that they interpret as integral or practical. Such as "diligent" or "attentive" or maybe "efficient/proficient" and I'm sure in IT the world "Certified" is nearly most sought.

"Has this research process changed your opinion or perception of your future career?"

I have a certain perception of employment in my intended field of study, some jobs we're overqualified and competing against other professionals, some we're in demand but unqualified. It seems to me that the numbers of applicants in both demographics are growing faster than I remember.

Nothing Tangible Is Worthless

Assignment Question:
For the average worker, does higher productivity result in higher wages? Clearly, higher wages means a higher standard of living. Is there a relationship between GDP and the average earnings of workers? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of teleworking for employees.

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Productivity creates wages, wages create jobs, mandating jobs for the single goal of production do not create wages. Growing production lowers the value commodities, which serves the purpose of progress for social enterprises, but offers levels of artificial subsidized activity, often known as an industrial complex. A system of market commodity values that balance in direct conjunction with wages duly of productivity, commonly referred to as capitalism, is what survives.

Wages increase with the advent of profit from market activity in this regard, not from mere productivity despite the privatized outliers. In which private property, for instance private-sector corporate ownership, is the only effectively true form of worker-owned institutions, by means of their production leverage. This in regards to GDP only holds leverage while consumers (and likewise workers) are allowed to have capitalism, balanced by business being able to set the price (fairly in regards to anti-trust laws), balanced by absence of both subsidy and over-taxation of any income level ultimately leading to currency inflation, which further creates wage detriment. 

Teleworking is flexible and limiting. Distances closed by teleworking increase efficiency and thus the related activities, but is different to open human interaction, which by any aspect is communication that is susceptible to losses in translation opposed to physical work environments, and the aptitude available of teleworking when responses to activities either cannot be done or are impeded by static limitations.

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