VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY. This write up takes you on a voyage of discovery. We hope we will help you discover the tools in your hands and the boundless opportunities ahead of you. One of the greatest tools of our time is Information, Communication and Technology (ICT). We have seen many individuals abuse Info-Tech. Take to heart the lessons this voyage holds for you. My name is Tobiloba, I will be your guide on this expedition. Social networks have gained so much grounds e.g Facebook, twitter, badoo, naijapals etc Facebook is an avenue to reunite with old friends, make new ones, access information. Other benefits include, a platform for advertising your business, sharing your thoughts, idea and opinion etc. Are you a business owner who does not have a facebook page to showcase your business? What are you waiting for? Creating a business page on facebook is a very simple and easy process. (Note: You cannot create a business page on your mobile phone). For those who have a business page follow this link “socialmediaexaminer/20-ways-to-promote-your-facebook-fan-page” to learn how to promote your business page on facebook. Social networks become abused when you cannot place your finger on the use you put them to and the benefits you derive from them. For a student who spends a good chunk of his/her time on facebook – what educational materials do you access on facebook? Remember that the founders of facebook developed the idea as students. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that you give priority to your studies – use the internet to source for educational resources that will enhance your knowledge and grades. Have you heard about linkedIn? It is a network of professionals. On linkedin, you can easily tell what industry an individual works in and the skills possessed by such individual – this is not obtainable on facebook. It affords you the opportunity to connect with people in the same industry as you – as well as people with common interest. On linkedIn, you get information about job openings, you can follow industries you have interest in (get updates about their activities, job openings etc). You can easily search and join professional groups - here you have access to useful information that will help advance your career. As an entrepreneur, you can search and connect with individuals and companies who can benefit from your services – sale your skills and services to them. For job seekers, Linkedin is a platform to sale your skills. You will also have access to job openings and insightful, inspiring articles written by experienced and successful CEO’s across the globe. The internet as a repertoire of information holds resources on nearly all the subjects you can think about. Therefore, we implore students to allocate more time to access educational materials, with emphasizes on those related to their course of study, interest. For example “Alison” is a web portal for accessing ICT Knowlegde on the use of computer application softwares. “Homeandlearn.co.uk” holds resources for dummies in Html, web designing etc EllenFinkelstein holds useful tips on the use of AutoCAD. The list is endless. If you are a business owner who does not have a website, consider employing the skills of a web designer- this will give your business a global audience. Ensure to register your company with online business directories like vconnect, mocality etc For individuals whose sole activity online revolves around facebook, twitter and gossip sites/blogs; we plead with you to make a change. It is no news that some individuals do not have any reason to check their mails. At most, such individuals access their mails once in a year (That’s if they can still remember their password). If you fall in this category, subscribe to our free online computer certification training – we will engage you by sending periodic lesson notes to your mailbox. For individuals who doubt the efficacy of online job openings; a good number of individuals have secured jobs by applying online. But you must be mindful of which job adverts you respond to. There are criminals who offer fake jobs online; a ploy to swindle you of your meager resources. One way to avoid their trap is to confirm if they have a physical address and web portal. In addition, search their business/company names on search engines – if they are criminals others may have shared their experiences online. If you have a passion for writing, consider signing up for a blog on google, wordpress etc blogs are easy to manage. They give you a platform to showcase and express yourself. To exhaust the importance and use of the internet in this write up is an improbable task. We have come to the end of our voyage; I hope you had a great time. Despite the tight economic situation in Nigeria and across the globe; you can achieve what you want to achieve by using your head and the tools (talents) God has placed in your hands. Don’t forget that your neck is carrying what you need to succeed – Use it positively. Please contribute to this article, share your views and inputs as comments to this article. Having read this article, share it with your friends, relatives, your children, even your enemy. Like our page. Advertorial For your: Web Design Web Application Development LAN/WAN network Infrastructure. CCTV Camera Installation and Maintenance. Mechanical and Architectural Drawings Contact us at No 94A Bode Thomas Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. Phone:07052193183 Website:jilincorp
Posted on: Sat, 22 Jun 2013 19:01:32 +0000
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