Having recently started a placement at the Leeds based social media company Wolfstar, I’ve been inspired to continue my blog! The placement is ongoing, and so far I’ve loved it, everyone is friendly and fun and the company has some great ideas! They’ve welcomed me into the team with open arms and I’m incredibly grateful for that (some placements can seem a little daunting to say the least!) Although I’m not yet completely social media savvy, I’m starting to get to grips with it, and hoping to learn more about the benefits of web 2.0 and WOM as my time at Wolfstar continues!
This past week has been a bit hectic for me, I’ve been up to Newcastle, back to Leeds then straight down to London! I headed “daaaarrn Saaaf” (my attempt at putting “down south” in a southern accent…) on Thursday to meet Michael Sandler of financial PR company Hudson Sandler. After a brief meeting, I had set up a two week placement for August which I think will give me a good insight into the world of financial PR. Who knows, it might be the one for me!
Of course you know about social media: you’re a member of the first generation to grow up with the internet.
But perhaps it’s the context that’s missing? When you’ve time (and you certainly sound busy), please let me know what you think first year students should be taught about social media.
I am indeed part of the first generation to have a facebook account as the norm, but I still think there’s a lot to learn, even this blog baffles me at times!
It would be a great idea to try and teach the first year students more about social media, but you’ve got to consider how much they may already know! I might use the subject for my next blog post, so keep an eye out!
It’s a pleasure having you around the place. Hopefully, you will continue to blog more as I beleive its good for the soul – it’s all about the conversations.
See you soon.
Chris
Thank you for constantly updated, always a pleasure to read.