Lauren Sommers Blog

  The Indeed app and website is one of the most popular sites for posting and looking for jobs.  The website allows individuals to search for jobs that fit their description of what and where they would prefer to work.  Any job title can be entered in the search bar, to result in various job descriptions that are similar to what the potential employee is looking for.  Indeed, provides a description of the job itself, the average salary, work days and requirements for obtaining the job.  After reviewing the detailed description, applicants can choose to apply for the job through the Indeed website or app.  Potential applicants also have the ability to post their resume on to the website and let employers come to them.  Companies have the ability to view resumes on Indeed and find potential hire's that they feel suit the position they are looking for.  In addition, to applicants being able to post their own resumes, employers and companies need to b...

       Chapter six of The Connected Educator text focused on the power of connected learning communities.  These communities can be created on any social media platform but has become especially popular through Twitter.  Participants can talk to individuals that have shared interests and goals but come from different backgrounds and cultures.  Having diversity within a community is important for creating new ideas and perspectives.  Creating communities that consist of people of different backgrounds is crucial in allowing for extended learning.  These networks are a place where one can connect with people all over the world to find new information and bring it back to existing communities.  When getting started online it is important to be consistent with one username among all platforms, find a mentor and to choose connections that you respect.  Viewing social media platforms, such as twitter can help find people that have simila...