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A meaningful journey

Through MANG2049, it has taught me that even though living and working online can promote better learning through more effective discussions due to full participation, it requires greater discipline as compared to offline. I have improved in dealing with online information due to the extensive amount of resources shared and used while discussing the topics. Now, I take less time to spot for reliable sources. MANG2049 has definitely exposed me to more online communities and be active in it. Continue reading →

Reflecting on free content

From Evan’s and Ebrahim’s posts, i have learned alot from the educational perspective for free content use. The type of content mostly discussed by my peers are related to content for learning like journals and articles. Most come from the viewpoint of the publisher or creator of those type of content. The advantages are definitely promosing to most as most of the creators’ goal is to gain high readership and high traffic. Continue reading →

Sell it for FREE! or not

Personally I feel that from the views of the users like researchers, they prefer free content. Paying for content even if the amount is as little as the coin they dropped and did not pick it up, is simply an obstacle to most. It is just unattractive and inconvenient as compared to free content. Moreover, there are many other choices for similar content on the internet. Continue reading →

Reflecting on professional online profiles

After reading my peers’ thoughts and posts on builing a professional online profile, it is no doubt that Linkedin is the best platform to showcase it. Most talked about how we should remove and edit away information that will cause a bad image on us. Also, about one’s flaws, should we state them as well? Personally, I feel that if we can state those flaws in a way that does not lower our chances in getting a job, then it is alright to state them. Continue reading →

You might just get your dream job while you are sleeping!

Picture edited by Patricia PU According to Jobvite, 73% of recruiters have hired a candidate through social media and 93% of recruiters will review a candidate’s social profile before making a hiring decision. Therefore, it is undoubtedly important to have an online professional profile. Unlike a “paper” CV, you can do and show much more in the platforms available online. Continue reading →

Reflecting on online identities

After reading some of my peers’ post, my views on online identities have broadened. Also, the fact that the number of identities really does not matter unless the identity causes harm to others, like scamming people. It all really depends on individuals’ purposes and needs. Personally i feel that an online identity is made up of 2 aspects, created by self and others. Online identities can be managed by oneself to a certain extent. Continue reading →

How many “YOU” are there online?

Have you ever googled yourself? I bet you did! Well, I did a few times, especially at times when I have nothing better to do (although I actually have). At one time, I was surprised to see what was there about me online. Apparently, there was more than one “me” online. My online identities were mostly created by myself. Those times were forgotten and thankfully I googled myself. I immediately edited away information that I no longer wish to share or have regretted sharing. Continue reading →

A lil bit about me

Hi there!  My name is Patricia Prapta Utama. I am indonesian chinese but lived most of my life in the beautiful and clean city named Singapore. Previously, I graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic with a diploma in Banking and Financial Services. Instead of pursuing in a degree in Banking, i have decided to do marketing. The decision was mostly influenced by my self-interests and current circumstances, where i am helping out in my family’s business in Jakarta. Continue reading →