Jon Bausman discusses his background in marketing communications and entrepreneurship, sharing insights about social media's impact on business and networking. He emphasizes the importance of internships, personal networking, and familiarizing oneself with social media platforms. Bausman encourages connecting with alumni and preparing for future job environments.

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2. What are we going to talk about?Who is this guy and why is he talking?How did it happen?What’s the market like?I think it’s cool but do the big wigs?What can I be doing now?If I could have done something different, what would I have done?What helped?Any questions?

3. Who is this guy and why is he talking?Marketing Communications and EntrepreneurshipMBAWorked 2 years in retailLoved AU and want to connect with current and future alumniAccounting Class…..

4. How did it happen?Developed Social and Mobile CampaignManaged PR Crises both traditional and socialThe newsWhat’s the most important thing?

5. What’s the market like?In GeneralIndianapolisSocial Media “Expert”

6. I think it’s cool but do the big wigs?New and ScaryAct, Jump, RunBuzz, Fluff, Quantify

7. What can I be doing now?Social Networking does not replace networking in personGmail AccountLinkedInClean up your FacebookGet familiar with the mediums but focus on oneDo it for someoneRemember it’s not a silver bullet

8. If I could have done something different, what would I have done?Known that I was going to go into businessInternship, Internship, InternshipBe prepared for what the environment is like for the Christian, I was surprisedTaken a graphic design courseApply Junior year and try to lock something in within 1st semester senior yearReally look at what YOU want to do so you know how you will get to where you are goingFinancial Peace UniversityTruth at WorkCareer Testing, DiSC profiles, etc

9. What helped?ProfessorsNetworking and Resume Building earlyTRI-SBeing an RADoing Social Media as a person

10. Questions? Let’s stay connected:Jon Bausman