Just a little over a week ago I learned that my hours and salary were cut in half at the firm that I currently work at... Yikes. I guess I should be fortunate that I still have some kind of income. But, truth be told, two or three weeks prior to learning this unfortunate information I went out on a whim and applied to a PR and Advertising firm that I have had my eye on for some time. I mean, forever! I drive by it every day and tell myself that I am going to work there. Well, it is amazing how when one doors closes another one opens. The same day that I learned my disappointing news I received an email from the agency I had applied to inviting me in for an interview. Can I just tell you, I was feeling many emotions, but the best of all was excitement for a new opportunity that I have been working so hard for up to this point. Don't get me worng, I give Shonna credit for advancing in thi industry thus far, but I desire bigger things.
I had my first inital interview last Monday (and I don't want to say the firm yet because.. well, what can I say, I am still currently employed at another local firm, and I am trying to not burn my bridges). I thought the interview went very well, and I have nothing but amazing things to say about this firm, its employees, clients, resources; you name it. I waited patiently for a few days to find out if I would be called back in for a second interview. Sure enough, three days later I received another email inviting me back for a second interview with the director, including a writing test. I will be meeting with them tomorrow and I can use all the prayers one can handle; which in infinite.
I am eager to take my next step in life, to grow in the career that I enjoy and have become accustomed to, and more than ever, I am looking forward to change.
Wish me luck everyone. God speed everyone else in their journeys as well!
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How exciting!!! GOOD LUCK!!! Can't wait to hear how it went!
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ReplyDeleteWell, I had an interview this last Tuesday. (As I informed many of you)
I have full confidence in my capabilities in PR and Advertising, as well as excelling in it, but I have to say -- and maybe I always read into things way too much -- but it didn't go exactly how I would have liked it to go.
I was prepared to answer questions entirely opposite of those that were provided; many redunant from the first interview the week before, and as with any stressful situation, I was beating myself following it conjuring up thoughts and statements I should have made but didn't. After the in-person interview I was required to take a writing test. I waited for another candidate to finish his test so that I could jump on the computer and begin mine (waiting for 10-15 minutes); waiting is never fun, it stirs up doubt; it stirs up stress; and I don't think it's probably too professional for one candidate to see the other either-just a thought. While I waited in the lobby to take the test I began to write a thank you email to my interviewer from my phone; purpose, to try to get my mind off of the waiting period.
When I was finally able to get on the computer I was required to review a factsheet on a fictious (if that's a word) client and administer a press release. In addition to this, I was required to write a blog and create a dissemnation to where each should be sent to the media. I suppose now that I am writing this I shouldn't give away their interviewing tactics, but this is a pretty common interview requirement for this kind of industry. FYI
With the many thoughts that clouded my mind it took me much longer to write the release than it should have. I can knock out a release in my current office in less than 15-30 minutes... Needless to say nerves contributed to my lack of concentration. Just as I began to write the blog one of the owners of the company came up to me and began to introduce himself and chat with me. I loved it! He is a good friend of my brother's, and I had been wanting to meet him in person for awhile; I just maybe wish it wasn't in the middle on my timed-test when I was already battling stress.
The converstation wasn't long - but I suppose it felt like it - and when he walked away I turned to complete the next portion of the test when I was interrupted that my time was up.... BLAH! If they wanted to get an idea for my writing they were able to do that through the release, but I hate not finishing an assigment and I am beating myself up for not completing the blog, AND among other "no nos" in PR and Journalism, I forgot to type a damn headline for the release which I always tend to do at the end.
Shit... if anything, this was great practice and I will continue to have my fingers crossed. Maybe I am looking waaaay to into it. I have to keep reminding myself that I have the industry and market experience, I have the degrees, I have agency experience and I have the drive to excel.
So friends and family, keep praying for me.
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(and Im still trying to figure out this blogger thing, so tt is why I have posted this as a comment-- if anyone can help, I'd appreciate it)