Friday, 25 October 2013

What is the most difficult thing when doing a presentation?

Personally, the most difficult problem I face while doing a presentation is the delivery of the information onto an audience. When there is a large group of people present, I seem to always lose my nerve. Seeing as how I am chronically plagued with stage fright, despite continuous practice, relaying a message in a room full of people whether or not they are familiar has always been a challenge. On the other hand, the pitch of my voice too sometimes poses a another challenge which enables the stage fright. Stemming from being overcome with nerves, the tone and volume is sometimes affected which might affect my delivery as well.

These are what trouble me the most when presenting.

The Most Difficult Thing When Doing a Presentation

From my perspective the most difficult thing when doing a presentation is the "pitch" (A way of talking that is intended to persuade or to gain the interest or attention of an audience) of the presentation. The presentation pitch, which is one of the most important things in presenting can make or break a presentation. The pitch of a presentation is what really catches the attention and interest of the audience, creating more of a connection between them and the presenter, So if the presenter's pitch is poor then there is a high chance of the presentation being a failure.

Thursday, 24 October 2013

Fwd: Four Ways to Ditch the Traditional PR Pitch



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Four Ways to Ditch the Traditional PR Pitch

Journalists are bombarded with pitch emails every day. To earn coverage across important industry publications, you need creative ways to grab journalists' attention.


A mix of online and offline tactics is best. Here are four ways to bypass the traditional email pitch to earn more media coverage for your brand.

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Use Social Media in New Ways

Don't stop at following and interacting with reporters on Twitter. Consider LinkedIn's highly-targeted PPC ads. You can choose to display your ads only to reporters whose profiles match a specific job title and industry.

 
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HARO (Help A Reporter Out) is a free service provided by Vocus that connects marketers with the press. HARO sends out hundreds of real-time media opportunities daily, directly from reporters who need a source for their articles.

 
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Host an Industry Event

When you have exciting news like a product launch, host an event for journalists and bloggers. Putting faces to names and having in-person conversations will reinforce your online interactions with reporters. Give attendees a first look at the new product, or an opportunity to try it before the general release. Send out tailored invitations to each member of the press, with a custom hashtag in the invites to encourage social media buzz.

 
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Make News Compatible

Think beyond the traditional text-based news story. Create news content that's compatible with different platforms; for example, videos for YouTube and photos for Pinterest and Instagram. Visuals, videos and infographics make your brand stand out in a reporter's social media feeds and add depth to your story.

 
In summary, remember that reporters contend with full inboxes every day, so it's crucial that you get creative. Take the time to cultivate meaningful relationships with reporters in your industry, deliver memorable content and build a strong network of contacts.

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Friday, 18 October 2013

Difference between an unsolicited and a solicited proposal. Also, difference between an internal and external proposal.

The main difference is that a unsolicited proposal is not formally requested while the solicited proposal requested as a solution or answer to the queries of a client or potential client. One could also see a difference in that unsolicited proposals could be considered as suggestions towards a clients business or work.

Likewise, the difference between an internal business and an external proposal is that internal or Business Case is directed towards other parts of the business as a tool of communicative exchange amongst members or co-orkers. Yet external proposals, also called "quotations" are directed to clients or customers.







Explain the difference between an unsolicited and a solicited proposal. Also explain the difference between an internal and external proposal.

A solicited proposal is when the customer asks your for a proposal,while a unsolicited proposal is when you take the initiative to send a potential customer a proposal that was not requested.

A internal business proposal popularly referred to as a  business Case, is a document directed at other parts of the organization. This acts as a tool for internal change within the organization. An external proposal is directed at potential clients or customers.


Tuesday, 15 October 2013

Completing is the last stage of the writing process, why is it important?

Plan, Compose and Complete. Complete is the last stage in the writing process yet, it is seen as the most important. This stage is what i consider the make or break process. It has to power to make or break a deal. Within this process is where the writer proof reads, to determine if any errors were made or if any correction of any sort is needed.

Friday, 11 October 2013

Completing is the Last Stage of the Writing Process, Why is it Important?

With Completing, being the last stage of the writing process (Plan, Compose, Complete) it is very important because it is the final stage that will give a lasting impression to the public or to a client. The final stage of the process can open doors to more jobs for a writer/designer, depending on how well it is executed.

Completing is the last stage of the writing process, why is it important?

     I believe that the stage of "completing" is where one finalizes what was written and gives a closure to the piece. In this step, the writer should check for any errors, may it be of spelling and grammar or any divergence from the initial objective that the writer had set out to meet. The stage of "completing" is basically for proof reading and editing before disclosing the written piece.

Importance of Completing as the last stage of writing process

Completing in the writing process is important because it is through that process where you tie in your argument. It is a means of finishing a thought so as to provide meaning or convey your understanding of a topic, especially in an instance where there is no familiarity.

Likewise, completion allows for revision, where you are able look over your work to properly critique what you wrote down. In said instance you can judge and evaluate if you answered whatever question was given to you or if you strayed from the objective. 

Friday, 4 October 2013

In your opinion, what is the difference between a designer’s resume vs. a non-designer’s resume?

In my opinion, the difference between a designer and a non-designer resume is that, with a designer resume:

  • Colours and images can be used in the resume
  • It can be printed on any paper type, if wanted
  • The content on the resume does not have to follow a strict layout and can be positioned anywhere on paper (as long as it is easy to read and understand)
  • It is Usually more expensive to print
With a non-designer resume:
  • They do not use colours or images. They are all usually in strictly black and white
  • It follows a standard order where contents on the resume always falls under each other, like a list
  • It is only printed on regular white letter sized printing paper
  • It is Cheaper to print

In your opinion, what is the difference between a designer’s resume vs. a non-designer’s resume

In my word the biggest difference between a designer's resume vs a non- designer's resume, is the structure. A non-designers resume has a standard structure worldwide,while a designer's resume allow creativity with no boundary. It allows the person to sell their creativity as a designer, displaying his/her creative capabilities.  A disadvantage of the non-designers resume is the fact that most time you have to rely on an interview to sell your self.

What is the difference between a designer’s resume vs. a non-designer’s resume?

The main difference to me would be the level of creativity that is allowed or even expected. In regards to the designer resume, this seems to be more of an outlet to showcase your abilities as a proclaimed designer. It could also be considered as the first piece of work a company will see of your talents.
 The non-designer's resume is simply a  truthful recount of your experiences while in the work world as well as the skills you earned to but there a specific rules that you have to follow. Creativity is restrained while doing the the non-designer resume but the designer resume allows you to run free with your imagination, proving your worth as a  designer.

Thursday, 3 October 2013

In your opinion, what is the difference between a designer’s resume vs. a non-designer’s resume

     I think a non-designer's resume has sole focus on theory where composing a resume is concerned. It pays more attention to content and organization of information. It is used to provide academic and other relevant social information such as experience and non-academic engagements with society.

     Conversely, I think a designer's resume has to encompass more than content and organization of information. This type of resume has to serve as a preview itself or proof of the designer's capabilities. As a result, creativity serves as an additional key element in creating a designer's resume.