Internet Exercise

1. http://www.monsterboard.com/

Monsterboard.com is a Website for employees seeking employment opportunities as well as employers searching for qualified job candidates.

Search this site. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages you can think of to using such a site--for employees and for employers? Have you ever posted your own resume on a site such as this? Describe your experience. How can sites such as this help you manage your career and organizational needs effectively? Click on the Career Center hyperlink and find "Discover Your Perfect Career" quiz under Resources. Take the quiz. From the chapter, how do the building block skills for managing behavior apply in this case of the quiz and the online job search? What did you learn about your career options based on your personality? Do you agree or disagree? Explain. Prepare a two-page response to the above questions for discussion in class.

2.http://www.cisco.com/

Cisco's mission is to offer their customers a competitive advantage. It is the fastest growing company in the history of the high tech industry. Cisco claims to the "worldwide leader in networking for the Internet."

After examination of this Website, prepare short responses to the following questions. Be prepared to share and support your answers in class discussion. How does this organization plan to address the workforce needs of the future? What methods may this organization utilize to attract employees to its workforce? How would such an organization handle the issue of diversity? What advantages does employing a diverse workforce provide this firm? Does employment with an organization like Cisco appeal to you? Why or why not? Explain.