Confidently Seeking
Just a quick post before the final weeks of university draw to an end.
I can't believe in a few weeks, I'll finally be a graduate (minus the official graduation). The blood, sweat and tears has all been worth it and I can confidently say to the world. Bring it, I'm ready!
I've been casually looking at SEEK for the jobs available over the last few weeks, just to see what is out there at the moment. I don't know about everyone else, but there's so many different jobs popping up in Perth! Ranging from communications assistant to marketing personal assistants, it's really surprising because we always think that there is nothing in Perth.
When looking through these employment opportunities, I have a habit of comparing my skills and to the ones needed by the jobs that I'm seeking. Obviously most of the roles advertised require a few years experience, which I don't exactly have yet. However, when I browse the other essential skills required, I can confidently say I really do have those skills! That makes me happy 1) 3 years of uni has not been a waste 2) I will find a job 3) Thank goodness.
More than that, the placement opportunity at Activ Foundation has given me the stepping stone I have needed to confidently say I have gained these skills, so for that I am so grateful for my time here. I've even agreed to stay on a bit longer after my placement leaves so that I can help out with the mountain of work that they have ahead of them before 2012.
It's a great opportunity which I personally asked for as I saw it as a chance to get more experience in some hands on work that Activ have going for the next few months. It will include developing strategies, implementing campaigns and an audit of current communications activity of Activ.
After my experience at Activ, it has surprisingly made me set my sights on consultancy work. However, it doesn't hurt to get as much experience as possible, especially if opportunities there!
Good times ahead.
I'll be posting my last blog very soon,
Until then,
Thy
PS. RIP Steve Jobs
I can't believe in a few weeks, I'll finally be a graduate (minus the official graduation). The blood, sweat and tears has all been worth it and I can confidently say to the world. Bring it, I'm ready!
I've been casually looking at SEEK for the jobs available over the last few weeks, just to see what is out there at the moment. I don't know about everyone else, but there's so many different jobs popping up in Perth! Ranging from communications assistant to marketing personal assistants, it's really surprising because we always think that there is nothing in Perth.
When looking through these employment opportunities, I have a habit of comparing my skills and to the ones needed by the jobs that I'm seeking. Obviously most of the roles advertised require a few years experience, which I don't exactly have yet. However, when I browse the other essential skills required, I can confidently say I really do have those skills! That makes me happy 1) 3 years of uni has not been a waste 2) I will find a job 3) Thank goodness.
More than that, the placement opportunity at Activ Foundation has given me the stepping stone I have needed to confidently say I have gained these skills, so for that I am so grateful for my time here. I've even agreed to stay on a bit longer after my placement leaves so that I can help out with the mountain of work that they have ahead of them before 2012.
It's a great opportunity which I personally asked for as I saw it as a chance to get more experience in some hands on work that Activ have going for the next few months. It will include developing strategies, implementing campaigns and an audit of current communications activity of Activ.
After my experience at Activ, it has surprisingly made me set my sights on consultancy work. However, it doesn't hurt to get as much experience as possible, especially if opportunities there!
Good times ahead.
I'll be posting my last blog very soon,
Until then,
Thy
PS. RIP Steve Jobs
“Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me … Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful… that’s what matters to me.”
1 comment:
Hi Thy,
I can really see where your coming from when you say that there are so many jobs out there in Perth. The trick is knowing where to look. Jobs won't always be labelled as clear just as PR Expert or whatever because PR can be so many things.
My internship has definitely changed my perspective on PR and shown me that its not all about media releases and PR plans, it can be interlinked with marketing, events and fundraising.
I have also gained so many skills at Lifeline to use, as you said, as a stepping stone to my next job. I loved the values at Lifeline and the wonderful people and work ethic, I will definitely stay in touch with them as you have decided to stay in touch with Activ Foundation.
It's great that you have decided to venture into the field of consultancy, I hope you get other job opportunities that will allow you to work in other fields of PR as well so that you gain heaps of experience.
Good luck in the future.
Jessica Dreier
14270952
Bentley Campus
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