References

Lessin, J. E.& Ante, S. E. (2013, March 4). Apps rocket toward $25 billion. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved from http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/
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Costanzo, R. (2014, October 6). The truth about mobile technology. Forbes. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2014/10/07/
the-truth-about-mobile-technology/

The Mobile Application World

            Being a part of the MIS major, I focus heavily on technology. To be more specific, mobile applications are a main focus. The book App Empire: Make Money, Have a Life, and let Technology Work for You would be of high interest to someone in my major because it teaches you how to execute and run your own mobile applications company and it also helps you integrate technology into your business to increase productivity.

            The mobile application world is growing at an extreme rate; so, all the MIS majors would only benefit from reading this book. It provides instructions for you to get a mobile application company up and running. “Consumers are estimated to spend on average about two hours a day on apps” (Lessen and Ante, 2014). The app market is huge and is not slowing down. Everyone should take advantage of the app market while it’s still continuing to grow.

            Integrating technology into your business will increase your productivity to a point where you will be able to run your business directly from your phone. “To me, the most telling aspect about mobile is the way enterprises are using mobile solutions to simplify operations, resolve disruptive challenges, and boost their productivity” (Costanzo, 2014).  Technology will help you avoid difficult challenges and help you get through the challenges that are unavoidable.

            Technology is increasing the amount of opportunities I have as an MIS major and helping businesses grow. This book has helped me become apart of one of the fastest growing markets in the world, mobile applications.

References

Alvesteffer, R. (2014 June 4). Ten characteristics of a great employee, Ron Alvesteffer. Retrieved from http://ronalvesteffer.com/10/

Sundheim, K. (2013 April 2). 15 traits of the ideal employee, Forbes. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/kensundheim/2013/04/02/15-traits-of-the-ideal-employee/

Are You Considered a Professional Employee?

           In order to be considered a professional employee, you must display extraordinary problem-solving skills and demonstrate how ambitious and creative you can be for the company. Businesses want the best employees they can find; and someone who proves that their ambitious and are able to solve problems get put at the top of the list.

            First, being a professional employee requires great problem-solving skills. You will encounter all sorts of problems while working; employers are looking for the type of people who can take a situation, evaluate it, and proceed with the proper execution. The reason why employers hire is to solve problems that they are facing. Companies now face such massive problems that they need to hire someone specifically for that. So be that person who can solve the problems that no one else can or wants to and you will be recognized for your effort (Alvesteffer, 2014).

            Second, a company isn’t looking for just another grunt worker; a company wants someone with ambition to take it to the next level with creative ideas and risks (Sundheim, 2014). Without new ideas and creativity, a company cannot further progress.  That’s why being able to see the bigger picture of what a company is striving to become is so essential.

            Professional employees are going to get the job done. They will use their ambition to spread their creativity and ideas throughout the company to help it expand. Also, they will use their problem-solving skills to overcome any obstacle they face in the workplace. Display these traits, plus a few others, and you will be on your way to making a big difference for the company you are working for.