I won’t lie a few things went wrong but I believe I have the basics down.
HubSpot Certification (to be villainous)
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Technology in Careers for Villains Assignment
1. Merchandising Assistant
GameStop
https://www.monster.com/jobs/search/?q=video-games&jobid=199270324
Proficient knowledge of Windows and Microsoft applications
Knowledge of video games
I know how to use Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, but I’m not proficient with them. I’m sure if I practiced and took some computer classes I’d get it down.
2. Slot Technician
River Rock Casino
https://www.monster.com/jobs/search/?q=video-games&jobid=199710495
Minimum six months of electronic repair experience
I would have to get some actual field work for repairing machines. Considering I need six months experience and currently have none.
3. Sales Associate
RR Donnelley & Sons
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or marketing/sales
“Strong computer skills”
My computer skills are mediocre at best right now and I’m not going for a computer science or marketing major.
4. Software Engineer
Star Cutter Company
https://www.monster.com/jobs/search/?q=computer&where=michigan&jobid=199812353
Programming and coding skills with JAVA
Knowledge of G Code language and Fanuc Macro B Programming
I fall short in that I have no idea what those last two things are and my knowledge of JAVA is minuscule. I would have to take some classes and do a lot of Google searches.
5. Level 1 Computer Technician
Relevant Networks LLC
Experience in IT
Install operating systems
I still don’t have this experience but I bet I could look up how to install the OS.
6. Web Developer
Diocesan Publications
Experience with WordPress
Knowledge of CSS, HTML, JavaScript, & PHP
Experience in Ajax or SQL
I have a little experience in WordPress (clearly) but for the other stuff I’m pretty in the dark. I would need to at least take CIS 150 and probably some coding classes.
7. Camera Store Sales Associate/Lab Tech
Marks Photo and Video, INC
Have knowledge of the merchandise and how to use it
Know Point-of-Sales system
The point of sales system would be easy to know but I would need to learn more about cameras in general both for photography and film.
8. Multimedia Technician – PT
TEGNA
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=81a7b77e35f2d74e&tk=1cmoijkdca4tc9bg&from=serp&vjs=3
Experience in TV broadcast environment
Control lighting board
I’ve had good experience in that environment but I would need to get in some experience with a lighting board. Maybe by helping with productions around GVSU for awhile and shadowing others.
9. Content Producer
Highland Group
https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Highland-Group/jobs/Content-Producer-0d562b3e862e4950?q=Producer&vjs=3
Develop content on different social media
Experience with StoryBrand or SEO writing
I’ve had good experience with social media due to the fact that I’m a millennial. However, I would have to download those two apps and read some tutorials.
10. Reporter/MMJ
Tribune Media Company
Ability to shoot and edit content with speed and efficiency
Engaging on social media and station website
I don’t know if I’d be confident quite yet enough to say I’m efficient at the prior requirement, but after a few more years of doing what I’m doing I bet I would be able to perform this job nicely.
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=aa358890aa08f585&tk=1cmoin3koa4tca31&from=serp&vjs=3
Villainous Assignment #1
Why?
CAP 105 is a class that caught my eye quite some time ago, last year to be exact. I had a few friends go through this class and they got the opportunity to create some videos and do very impressive things with their new found technological skills. Not only did I want to expand my digital knowledge, I also just noticed that this class was required for my AD & PR minor. There was no dismay, only delight when I realized I’d be taking this class. It’s high time for me to learn how to use a computer efficiently and be able to keep up with the ever evolving electronics that are shaping our culture.
Experience
To be honest my experience with actual computers and the application of knowledge through them is fairly marginal. I play lots of video games and have a desktop in my room but I don’t use it for much more than YouTube and Google Drive. I’ve made plenty of videos so I know how to work lots of cameras and different editing softwares, but have a ways to go when it comes to web design. I’m no stranger to social media per the generation I was raised in but I’m not the biggest fan of it, and that shows through in how often I use it. One thing I’m proud of is my typing speed, not that it’s anything unnatural, but I paid attention throughout my keyboarding classes in middle school. I take a lot of pride in that fact because I’ve reached a point where I can type without looking at the keyboard at a decent rate. Although I know that’s not quite what you mean by “experience” but it’s taken a lot of practice to get where I am, so I would like to count it if that’s okay with you.
Learning
From CAP 105 I hope to learn a lot. It’s as plain and simple as that, I want to learn many different things. As long as I learn something I will be one hundred percent satisfied. To dig a little deeper than that I’d like to learn how to make a website. It seems like I’m already doing pretty well on that one. I’d also like to learn more about advertising and how to make it easier. I’ve learned a lot of the semantics of advertising and marketing from my CAP 115 class, but I haven’t really learned how to apply any of that knowledge. I’d like to learn a lot more about the trends in social media and how a business can capitalize off of that. How can a business take what they see and turn it into an effective advertisement? Lastly I’d just like to learn something about computers so when older generations ask for help I can at least pretend I know something as opposed to what I do now, which is call my brother and hope he can figure it out before I have to look it up for an hour and a half (<-based on a true story). 
https://www.brainjet.com/random/2371400/22-people-share-the-most-unbelievable-instance-of-computer-illiteracy-theyve-ever-witnessed/
The Journey Begins
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Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
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