Yes, yes and yes I am now LikedIn. It's almost hysterical. Not to long ago I was complaining about how Facebook and other social networking sites are taking over the world. But now that I am part of this networking network, I'm inviting almost everyone to add me. I'm even emailing people I don't know. I guess that's what it’s all about, a place for professionals and companies to network, to engage in sharing ideas, and a means for the unemployed to get in contact with the employed. Interesting. So far, I have joined four groups; Ruder Finn, Ketchum, PRSA NY and Council of Public Relations. Obviously RF and Ketchum are two establishments I applied to, and the other two organizations I simply joined because it's always good to affiliate yourself with certain organizations--especially if they are related to your field of work.
I was almost tempted to join Twitter, but quickly stopped myself. I mean, I know professionals are encouraging people to use these new sites, but I first need to get comfortable with LinkedIn. I'm still getting used to Facebook, though I've had that since 2005. It’s not that I can't adapt to new media, because I am actually quiet computer savvy, but I'm just not quiet comfortable with the idea of strangers viewing my profile, my pictures etc. I know its not like I'm expecting to date anyone, and the chances of being stalk on the web is slight, it's still just weird. Whatever happened to the telephone, and face to face conversations? Now everything is on the web. I guess I feel as though the web is stripping away our basic communication channels. Whatever, It’s like that saying, “if you can’t beat them join them". I can complain about how much I would prefer to chat with someone over coffee or lunch or chat over the telephone, but at the end of the day I have to shut-up and get with the program. So long as I want to be part of this industry I have no other choice. Can’t wait to see how we communicate 10 yrs from now. Scary!
I just thought of something. All of you out there can view my blog- that's creepy!
Growth of Heart <3
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
The Buisness Card
So while in the process of writing my thesis, I got bored and created a business card for myself. Yes, a business card. As a student, and a potential new hire for many of the companies out there, business cards are an excellent way for students to promote themselves while leaving behind some pertinent information to catch a potential employer's interest. I once read somewhere that business cards should be carried at all times, and it would only make sense. I believe having a business card shows a sense of professionalism and creates a favorable impression to potential employers. on my card I included my home address, phone number, degree, major, graduation date, and my professional objective. This is one of the many ways I can get myself out there. I also plan on attending seminars and career forums in the next two months, so I will be handing out my business card to any one I believe will help me get where I need to go. With that said, I am jumping back onto my thesis project.
<3 Growth of Heart.
<3 Growth of Heart.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Hanging In There
School is officially overwhelming. I hate it, and I cannot wait until the third Sunday in May to get the hell out of here! OK- let me rephrase that. School is officially overwhelming. I despise stressing over classes I have no interest for, and that have no relevance to the field I am pushing to pursue. Much better! My Bio professor whom I will refer to as Ms. Mean is unbelievably difficult and has no consideration for 70% of the class that have no clue as to half of the material she teaches. Its not even the work that bothers me, because I understand that we are required to attend class, participate and do all assignments. The problem is Ms. Mean is notoriously mean. After a student asked what our first exam would cover, her answer almost sent the majority of the class into an uproar. She explained that it was our responsibility to figure out what would be on the exam and our responsibility to do well. Now we have covered almost 4 to 5 chapters and there is so much material from both notes and text- I guess my weekend will consist of reading 5 chapters of BS.
Okay- I know I am quite late with this, but I figured I write about it anyway. On valentines day I woke up expecting to stay home all day just to avoid the lovebirds that would swarm all of NYC and Jersey. I sat in bed reminiscing about my past Valentines day experience and how special the day was for all those in love. Everything about it. For me it was knowing someone who loved me was on his way to take me out, to spend quality time with me, to treat me extra special and to attempt to build on the day of love. I didn't really care about the gifts-even thought they were expected, and I did treasure each and every one of them, even the ones I ate. I though back to what I(we) did last year and began to yearned for it. I am sure I looked miserable, because my younger sister barged into my room, asked me if I was okay, and gently walked out again. I had been crying. I couldn't help it. I had managed to not cry for good while, not thinking about him, but the mention of love just turned my stomach. As I sat in bed reminiscing about my past valentines day experiences, I sadly realized that I had become bitter. I mean, in the past I've seen my single friends cringe at the site of roses and hearts, but I never really cared about the day- even when I was single. Now I feel bitter and hurt and wished for the day to be over. Ironically everyone wanted to call me to see if I was okay, but that only pissed me off. I ignored all my calls that day, and went to spend the weekend with my cousins.
While at my cousins house, I was disturbed by how ungrateful my youngest cousin was. Her date, a young usher from church, had been the perfect gentleman and she was complaining about how he took her to an Italian restaurant, and bought her roses instead of chocolate. Now after hearing her complain about his flaws and how much she really had no interest in him, I asked my self this. Why is it that when a good female is looking for someone to get serious with, all the good guys are taken- primarily by girls who could care less about the most important things in life such as liking the person for who they are? The good females are always stuck having to suffer at the hands of men who attempt to play the role for however long they can and then vanish as though they were never there. What I am trying to say is- as faithful, honest and loving as I am, I couldn't hold on to someone I really loved, someone I thought was the right man- the good man, yet here this girl is with a true gentlemen in front of her and she is taking him for granted as well as leading him on. I am sorry, This makes me all the more bitter.
Someday is what I keep saying. But for now. I need to focus on me. I must admit, I miss the company, the outings, the laughter, I miss cooking for him, taking him his lunch on the weekends and taking the time to do the little things that really mattered in our relationship, but I think I can wait for it now. Some days when I'm by myself I dial his number and hang up before it rings. I think I only do it to keep his number in my mind, even though I desperately want to delete it from my memory. I try not to pray for him at times but end up doing so, but then feel stupid after, because I convince myself that he has forgot me. It seems like it. Moving on is tough, but with school, my internship and trying to get into different programs and begin my future I will be okay.
Just Hanging in there.
Growth Of Heart<3
Okay- I know I am quite late with this, but I figured I write about it anyway. On valentines day I woke up expecting to stay home all day just to avoid the lovebirds that would swarm all of NYC and Jersey. I sat in bed reminiscing about my past Valentines day experience and how special the day was for all those in love. Everything about it. For me it was knowing someone who loved me was on his way to take me out, to spend quality time with me, to treat me extra special and to attempt to build on the day of love. I didn't really care about the gifts-even thought they were expected, and I did treasure each and every one of them, even the ones I ate. I though back to what I(we) did last year and began to yearned for it. I am sure I looked miserable, because my younger sister barged into my room, asked me if I was okay, and gently walked out again. I had been crying. I couldn't help it. I had managed to not cry for good while, not thinking about him, but the mention of love just turned my stomach. As I sat in bed reminiscing about my past valentines day experiences, I sadly realized that I had become bitter. I mean, in the past I've seen my single friends cringe at the site of roses and hearts, but I never really cared about the day- even when I was single. Now I feel bitter and hurt and wished for the day to be over. Ironically everyone wanted to call me to see if I was okay, but that only pissed me off. I ignored all my calls that day, and went to spend the weekend with my cousins.
While at my cousins house, I was disturbed by how ungrateful my youngest cousin was. Her date, a young usher from church, had been the perfect gentleman and she was complaining about how he took her to an Italian restaurant, and bought her roses instead of chocolate. Now after hearing her complain about his flaws and how much she really had no interest in him, I asked my self this. Why is it that when a good female is looking for someone to get serious with, all the good guys are taken- primarily by girls who could care less about the most important things in life such as liking the person for who they are? The good females are always stuck having to suffer at the hands of men who attempt to play the role for however long they can and then vanish as though they were never there. What I am trying to say is- as faithful, honest and loving as I am, I couldn't hold on to someone I really loved, someone I thought was the right man- the good man, yet here this girl is with a true gentlemen in front of her and she is taking him for granted as well as leading him on. I am sorry, This makes me all the more bitter.
Someday is what I keep saying. But for now. I need to focus on me. I must admit, I miss the company, the outings, the laughter, I miss cooking for him, taking him his lunch on the weekends and taking the time to do the little things that really mattered in our relationship, but I think I can wait for it now. Some days when I'm by myself I dial his number and hang up before it rings. I think I only do it to keep his number in my mind, even though I desperately want to delete it from my memory. I try not to pray for him at times but end up doing so, but then feel stupid after, because I convince myself that he has forgot me. It seems like it. Moving on is tough, but with school, my internship and trying to get into different programs and begin my future I will be okay.
Just Hanging in there.
Growth Of Heart<3
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
How to Write an Elevator Pitch
While in the process of teaching myself the fundamentals of PR, I stumbled upon crafting an elevator pitch. Now as easy as it is to write a press release about myself, I am finding it difficult to write a 30-60 second elevator pitch. What bothers me the most is that last week I wrote and pitched over the phone to various T.V and radio networks for one of our clients at my internship, so how is it that I am having difficulty constructing one for myself? I have Googled, and consulted my text yet, no success. What is a girl to do?
On the flip side of that all, over the last few weeks, I have been doing a lot of research and cold-calling to various PR firms. Although I would love to jump right into an entry-level position or even a junior account position at many of the places I wish to apply at, I feel as though I'm not ready. So because of this, I plan on applying for another internship- hopefully one that pays and offers training programs. I have already applied to Ruder Finn, a highly recognized PR firm with an excellent training program for college grads, and I am praying to get the opportunity to work under such a prestige establishment, as well as grace their beautiful building proudly. I will be applying to various others perhaps even some out of the New York tri-state area. I mean, I really want to stay in NY. I live in NJ approximately 30mins away (closer than some New Yorkers who live in other boroughs), and I am applying to NYU, Farleigh Dickinson and maybe even Fordham University for grad school. I am schedule to take the GRE test at the end of March- so wish me luck.
Other than that all, I am washing myself clean of shyness- this year I will be bold enough to network with different people. Now, I don’t want you thinking I am not a people person, because I most definitely am. But, I tend to loosen up when I actually get to know people. So, this is why the elevator pitch is so important to me. I love to talk and make friends, but how do you do all that meeting someone on the line at Starbucks or on the subway even? So like I said, this year I vow to talk to everyone possible-minus bums. On my way to and from the city I see and stand by so many different business people. The possibility of half those people I sit next to on the bus or train being linked to the profession I want to desperately learn more about is tremendous. So, I ask again, how difficult is it for someone as talkative and opinionated as me to say a simple hello, smile or talk about the weather (on the smile note-New Yorkers don’t smile- It is a fact)?
Anyway I even plan on networking on Facebook. Yes. For all those who don’t know me, I am the type to ignore people on my friends request list all because I don’t know them (due to a stalker incident in the past). But I have attempted to add people who interest me (professional interest), and people who's blogs I am following. Not that there’s many. lol
But anyhow I’m tired- reading then knocking myself out for a long day tomorrow. :)
Growth of Heart.
On the flip side of that all, over the last few weeks, I have been doing a lot of research and cold-calling to various PR firms. Although I would love to jump right into an entry-level position or even a junior account position at many of the places I wish to apply at, I feel as though I'm not ready. So because of this, I plan on applying for another internship- hopefully one that pays and offers training programs. I have already applied to Ruder Finn, a highly recognized PR firm with an excellent training program for college grads, and I am praying to get the opportunity to work under such a prestige establishment, as well as grace their beautiful building proudly. I will be applying to various others perhaps even some out of the New York tri-state area. I mean, I really want to stay in NY. I live in NJ approximately 30mins away (closer than some New Yorkers who live in other boroughs), and I am applying to NYU, Farleigh Dickinson and maybe even Fordham University for grad school. I am schedule to take the GRE test at the end of March- so wish me luck.
Other than that all, I am washing myself clean of shyness- this year I will be bold enough to network with different people. Now, I don’t want you thinking I am not a people person, because I most definitely am. But, I tend to loosen up when I actually get to know people. So, this is why the elevator pitch is so important to me. I love to talk and make friends, but how do you do all that meeting someone on the line at Starbucks or on the subway even? So like I said, this year I vow to talk to everyone possible-minus bums. On my way to and from the city I see and stand by so many different business people. The possibility of half those people I sit next to on the bus or train being linked to the profession I want to desperately learn more about is tremendous. So, I ask again, how difficult is it for someone as talkative and opinionated as me to say a simple hello, smile or talk about the weather (on the smile note-New Yorkers don’t smile- It is a fact)?
Anyway I even plan on networking on Facebook. Yes. For all those who don’t know me, I am the type to ignore people on my friends request list all because I don’t know them (due to a stalker incident in the past). But I have attempted to add people who interest me (professional interest), and people who's blogs I am following. Not that there’s many. lol
But anyhow I’m tired- reading then knocking myself out for a long day tomorrow. :)
Growth of Heart.
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