Well, here I am again - pretty much 4 months after the last post, having been so caught up in my job and life that I forgot about putting a post up every now and again. But here I am again nevertheless, and it's time for an evaluation for the job.
It's about to turn the new year - January 2012, and I will say at this point the job has come together, and I've started to discover what it's all about. Some people it takes awhile - to learn exactly what they need to do to be successful in a job, others it comes quicker. Me, I've taken my time, and now I'm at a comfortable pace where I know what I'm doing, and I know I'm good at it.
So an important thing to keep in mind here: no matter what profession you take, no matter how long your training program is, or whatever new responsibility comes your way, you learn on your own time. Take what you learn to heart, store it in the memory bank, and keep moving forward.
So now, since this position has been part-time, and I feel I've gained a lot of valuable experience from this job, I feel its time to start looking for a full-time, salaried position. I want to stay in the media-field of course, but I want to add onto what I've already learned as a promotions assistant. I'm thinking a job at a news station, working as an associate producer, or multi-media journalist will help me to achieve the goal of having my own show one day.
So now begins the browsing. Start calling up people again, sending out emails, all that jazz. So, here we go!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Reaching the Mid-Way Point
If that's not a better way to sum up the current state of affairs, I don't know what is. It is now August 17th, and I started work on June 23rd. So it's almost been 2 months since I've started. Hard to believe, but time does fly doesn't it?
The job in promotions definitely has its ups and downs, but just like any other job, that's expected, but most of the time its very enjoyable and I work hard at it. I go out to a client's business and do what's called a remote. Which is where I bring the station vehicle - (whichever station that runs the spots or does business with the client you are going to), set up the speakers to play the music of that station with the sound system in check, set up a tent with table and a cloth with the station logo on it! I also give stuff away to the people that come out to the remote that day - like cds, subway cards, movie tickets, and get them registered for a big promotion we have going on with the client.
For example, this upcoming Saturday will be our final giveaway promotion we will do with a Boat N RV Megastore located in Ridgeland, South Carolina, and we will be registering people to go to the NASCAR Star Event called the Advocare 500 in Atlanta. People I have called that qualified will come to the Boat N RV this Saturday - which is when we will be out there with the station vehicle from 11-1. People have to register between 11-12 in order to win their chance of a pair of tickets to the Advocare 500, and they will also have access to a luxury RV that will be provided by Boat N RV.
Pretty exciting stuff, I must say, and its great experience too. I just heard one of my spots over the air on one of our stations - Magic 103.9 yesterday, and it was a commercial on Dunkin Donuts. That was such a great feeling - hearing my own voice over the air, and knowing that I can record more and more to get my voice out! I'm on my way to securing an on-air position on one of our stations! I'm so excited, and happy to be working on something that makes me feel good.
The job in promotions definitely has its ups and downs, but just like any other job, that's expected, but most of the time its very enjoyable and I work hard at it. I go out to a client's business and do what's called a remote. Which is where I bring the station vehicle - (whichever station that runs the spots or does business with the client you are going to), set up the speakers to play the music of that station with the sound system in check, set up a tent with table and a cloth with the station logo on it! I also give stuff away to the people that come out to the remote that day - like cds, subway cards, movie tickets, and get them registered for a big promotion we have going on with the client.
For example, this upcoming Saturday will be our final giveaway promotion we will do with a Boat N RV Megastore located in Ridgeland, South Carolina, and we will be registering people to go to the NASCAR Star Event called the Advocare 500 in Atlanta. People I have called that qualified will come to the Boat N RV this Saturday - which is when we will be out there with the station vehicle from 11-1. People have to register between 11-12 in order to win their chance of a pair of tickets to the Advocare 500, and they will also have access to a luxury RV that will be provided by Boat N RV.
Pretty exciting stuff, I must say, and its great experience too. I just heard one of my spots over the air on one of our stations - Magic 103.9 yesterday, and it was a commercial on Dunkin Donuts. That was such a great feeling - hearing my own voice over the air, and knowing that I can record more and more to get my voice out! I'm on my way to securing an on-air position on one of our stations! I'm so excited, and happy to be working on something that makes me feel good.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Starting the New Job(s)
Well here I am again, on the day that I start my new job(s), note that I put in the (s) because I will be working multiple jobs at the radio station, thinking to myself of what I should be going in with when I start the job(s).
And here's what I've come up with over the past couple of weeks, and more importantly the last couple of days.
It's important to know that everyone can experience some type of anxiety or fear of unknown sensation before starting a new job. You can ask all those questions that make the prospect seem forboding. Like, What if this doesn't work out? What if I don't do well? I might struggle with my efforts...all that stuff can take up space in your mind and will bring you down if you let it.
I've learned you need to push those fears aside, and go in with a positive mind and a confident attitude. If you believe its not going to work out, than it won't. If you believe and trust it will work out, then it will. Going in with a 100% positive attitude from the very start will direct the course of which you take when you start your job.
Secondly, remember your strengths. You know who you are, and you know what you can do. Focusing on applying your strengths to your job will affect your job performance greatly, especially in your supervisor's eyes. He will be able to see what you can do, and how to add you to the team of contributors he's closely working with.
Third, keep a broad, open mind at all times. Look at the whole picture on the projector screen instead of the slide under the microscope. Know who's who in the business, and familiarize yourself with every facet of the business. Then you will know where you fit in the business.
Fourth, its very important to have people in your corner. Your team players, your supporters, or whatever you like to call them, they are vital to helping you achieve your goals and applying your strengths to the job and the organization.
On a note here, you are always going to meet the people you don't like, the ones who oppose you, the ones who try to bring you down because of whatever reason, and you will always have your critics. I know because I've been through them. We all have. But its important to listen to what a critic has to say because you can take the bit of information they give you to help you improve on a weakness of yours. Look at it that way, and your working space with that person will be different and less strained.
My final bit of information I've come to in this, is that you have to just go with the flow when you start new prospects like this. Don't spend time on grating on yourself because you didn't do something right, just pick up and keep moving and learn as much as you can. Ask questions when you have them, pay attention to what's going on around you, and take copias notes.
Other than that, Have Fun! It's a new you starting to come out!
And here's what I've come up with over the past couple of weeks, and more importantly the last couple of days.
It's important to know that everyone can experience some type of anxiety or fear of unknown sensation before starting a new job. You can ask all those questions that make the prospect seem forboding. Like, What if this doesn't work out? What if I don't do well? I might struggle with my efforts...all that stuff can take up space in your mind and will bring you down if you let it.
I've learned you need to push those fears aside, and go in with a positive mind and a confident attitude. If you believe its not going to work out, than it won't. If you believe and trust it will work out, then it will. Going in with a 100% positive attitude from the very start will direct the course of which you take when you start your job.
Secondly, remember your strengths. You know who you are, and you know what you can do. Focusing on applying your strengths to your job will affect your job performance greatly, especially in your supervisor's eyes. He will be able to see what you can do, and how to add you to the team of contributors he's closely working with.
Third, keep a broad, open mind at all times. Look at the whole picture on the projector screen instead of the slide under the microscope. Know who's who in the business, and familiarize yourself with every facet of the business. Then you will know where you fit in the business.
Fourth, its very important to have people in your corner. Your team players, your supporters, or whatever you like to call them, they are vital to helping you achieve your goals and applying your strengths to the job and the organization.
On a note here, you are always going to meet the people you don't like, the ones who oppose you, the ones who try to bring you down because of whatever reason, and you will always have your critics. I know because I've been through them. We all have. But its important to listen to what a critic has to say because you can take the bit of information they give you to help you improve on a weakness of yours. Look at it that way, and your working space with that person will be different and less strained.
My final bit of information I've come to in this, is that you have to just go with the flow when you start new prospects like this. Don't spend time on grating on yourself because you didn't do something right, just pick up and keep moving and learn as much as you can. Ask questions when you have them, pay attention to what's going on around you, and take copias notes.
Other than that, Have Fun! It's a new you starting to come out!
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Much Overdue
A much overdue post is in order - it being June 4th, only 9 days shy of the 13th...haha. Not much news other than the new job I'll be starting on June 21st for the radio station in Savannah. I am excited, and ready to leave to start a new chapter of the current job market and as well as my own professional experience.
To give a helpful hint, I believe familiarizing yourself with whatever job or industry you are going into is crucial to your success as an individual in the career you choose. To tell you what I am doing, just to give you an idea of what I mean - I'm listening to a radio station that's in the same office complex as the station I'll be working for. It's Magic 103.9, by Cafe Mocha, and I'm listening to it right now as I write.
Listening to how the professionals do it, what they talk about when its their time to talk, what kind of music they put on, etc. is a great way to give you a learning experience about what to do when you are on the air. My advice to you: apply this strategy to your job. Take your job seriously if you want to make it the best you can ever do.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
An Old Friend
Well, its been awhile, and its been hard to sit down to just write a post again, but here I am with some news. Yesterday while eating ice-cream at Coldstone with a friend of mine, I recognized a girl I was friends with way back in High School. Her name is Jessica Parola, and I knew it was her right when I saw her. My eyes literally lit up upon seeing someone I recognized from those high school days, because I think you never truly think you are going to see these people ever again, but when you do, its a nice moment.
Anyway, at Jessica's permission, I will be able to talk about what she's been doing to find a job in the current market. She is a sophomore at Beacon College in Leesburg, Florida, and she's majoring in Liberal Arts with a minor in History. A historian is what she tells me she wants to be, and she's working very hard to see that she gets a job in that field. Right now, she is home after finishing up her spring semester, and looking for a part-time job around her house. She tells me she is doing stuff like going online looking and applying for jobs, calling up people, following up, and getting her name out there. Can I just say I give you kudos Jessica for all the hard work you are putting into it.
On a point of knowledge, I know how difficult and challenging it can be to just find one decent job that you can work for part-time just to save a little money. Me, I've gone through sales, marketing, retail, tried tutoring with not much success, and now I'm about to be done with my babysitting job. So trust me I know its tough, but if you keep at it, something will come through.
I will pick up on Jessica either later this week or next week, depending on when she's available to talk more about her experience. Right now, I need to get a move on researching for my family's England/Scotland trip which I am so excited for!
Talk to ya'll later!
Anyway, at Jessica's permission, I will be able to talk about what she's been doing to find a job in the current market. She is a sophomore at Beacon College in Leesburg, Florida, and she's majoring in Liberal Arts with a minor in History. A historian is what she tells me she wants to be, and she's working very hard to see that she gets a job in that field. Right now, she is home after finishing up her spring semester, and looking for a part-time job around her house. She tells me she is doing stuff like going online looking and applying for jobs, calling up people, following up, and getting her name out there. Can I just say I give you kudos Jessica for all the hard work you are putting into it.
On a point of knowledge, I know how difficult and challenging it can be to just find one decent job that you can work for part-time just to save a little money. Me, I've gone through sales, marketing, retail, tried tutoring with not much success, and now I'm about to be done with my babysitting job. So trust me I know its tough, but if you keep at it, something will come through.
I will pick up on Jessica either later this week or next week, depending on when she's available to talk more about her experience. Right now, I need to get a move on researching for my family's England/Scotland trip which I am so excited for!
Talk to ya'll later!
Friday, April 29, 2011
IT'S OFFICIAL - I HAVE A JOB!!!!!!!!!!!
Yep, you read it right - IT'S OFFICIAL - I HAVE A JOB! YAY! I'll be working the part-time board operator position in Savannah, Ga at the radio station - WIXV I-95 aka "The Rock of Savannah"! I'm so excited and can't wait to start! This will give me the chance to start in radio, practice my on-air voice, do some promotions and work for the morning show, and possibly learn some marketing and sales in the radio business. I could learn how to sell anything to the advertisers and sponsors of the station.
This will be a valuable experience, and will help me graduate into a full-time position in a career I find rewarding, fun, and thriving with opportunity. This is one of those, so I'm going to give it my all and make the most of it. I've realized that writing in journalism is a good thing for me to do, but its more like a hobby, and eventually I get tired of doing the same old thing. This is new, fresh, exciting, and gives you room to try out different things. So I'm thrilled - least I can say is that - I'm thrilled.
So now I recommend for those of you reading my posts, find that job you could really see yourself doing - and one that you will enjoy. Work your butt off, keep a positive attitude, and you'll get there! Not only that, but you can move out of the house too!
One final thing before I have to go....I did say at the very beginning I was going to be getting other people's stories about what they are doing after college and finding jobs. Well, I haven't done much of that obviously since I've just been writing about me week after week, but now since I am moving to another location, I'll find more kids to interview and get their stories on. This I promise to you all.
Have a great day everyone! And keep at it! :)
This will be a valuable experience, and will help me graduate into a full-time position in a career I find rewarding, fun, and thriving with opportunity. This is one of those, so I'm going to give it my all and make the most of it. I've realized that writing in journalism is a good thing for me to do, but its more like a hobby, and eventually I get tired of doing the same old thing. This is new, fresh, exciting, and gives you room to try out different things. So I'm thrilled - least I can say is that - I'm thrilled.
So now I recommend for those of you reading my posts, find that job you could really see yourself doing - and one that you will enjoy. Work your butt off, keep a positive attitude, and you'll get there! Not only that, but you can move out of the house too!
One final thing before I have to go....I did say at the very beginning I was going to be getting other people's stories about what they are doing after college and finding jobs. Well, I haven't done much of that obviously since I've just been writing about me week after week, but now since I am moving to another location, I'll find more kids to interview and get their stories on. This I promise to you all.
Have a great day everyone! And keep at it! :)
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Update on the Two Prospects
Update for the prospects I just mentioned - I had the phone interview, and he said the next step would be a face-to-face interview. Meaning of course I'd have to go down there to Warner Robins to see if I wanted to do this. Quite honestly, just thinking to myself, I'm not thrilled its a sales job. Sales is not what I want to do, it wasn't fun for me, so I think I'd be better off not doing it if I already know I'm not wanting to do it.
As for the second prospect, I have the interview tomorrow at the station in Savannah - and that will be fun seeing the town, exploring a bit, then get to meet some of the folk at the station itself. I am looking forward to it, and I'd already be considering another part-time job in Savannah if I felt this radio job was worth it. So far, I'm feeling it is. Good stuff.
So keep your options open I say, and when the right thing comes along, you'll feel it, and you'll know. Until next time, have a Happy Easter everyone!
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