Keeping My Eyes on the Prize

Well, I have a little bad news to start with, but then lots more good news to follow...

I didn't get that job I interviewed for a few weeks ago that I wrote about in my last post. What can I say besides "oh well"? It was a very competitive program, and I honestly feel proud of myself that I was even selected for an interview. I thought the interview went pretty well, but I am sure there are always things I can improve on. As I said before, practice is key - so this interview can definitely be seen as a positive experience, even thought I was not offered the job. Getting more comfortable and into the right mindset will definitely help me with interviews to come in the future.

So enough about that, and on to the good news - I have plenty to keep me busy in terms of my job search at the moment! I have one or two "informational interviews" coming up in March back home in the New England area. "Informational interviews" are not usually for any currrently open positions, but more of a way for an employer to meet me, learn more about my skills and experiences, and see if I would be a good fit if any positions open up. I am looking forward to these interviews, because they will also be a great way for me to get a feel for the employers and see if either is somewhere I could see myself working.

On top of that, I feel like I have more jobs than I can count to apply for right now. Most of them seem to be summer internships, that mention something along the lines of "seniors who complete the program may be offered/can interview for full-time positions." Although these may be seen by some as less than ideal positions for a graduating senior like me, I think that they are definitely worth applying for. It goes without saying that jobs in advertising are by no means the easiest things in the world to get, and I know that I cannot pass up an opportunity to break into the industry, even if it starts at the internship level. Then I can just work as hard as possible during the summer to prove that I deserve a full-time position!

Next time I'll fill you in on the Ad Agency Tour some marketing and communications majors took to NYC!