You’ll never get the job you really want if you’re too nervous to apply for it. That’s the bottom line that I’ve been looking at while hunting for jobs. Since graduation is closer than ever, I've been scouting the job listings more and more each day. I've come across a few that I feel are a perfect opportunity, a few that I might not be totally qualified for, and even more that would cause me to move to a new city. After being inspired by one of my favorite New York bloggers, I've come to realize that being at this scary, uncertain and chaotic point in my life is actually a beautifully exciting place to be. It feels so good to have this many opportunities in front of me, and I'm starting to become really excited for my future. Though I might not know where I'll be living or who I'll be working for, I know my career will be an exciting one. I love my industry, and I want to make sure I work for a company that I love as well. I'm lucky to have a huge variety of interests, so I feel confident that one day I'll be working one (or two!) of my many dream jobs. My friend Emily totally read my mind in her FB post.
Even though I look for jobs all the time, I only apply for the ones that I really think are worth it. I'm not panicked about finding a job just yet. I have the time to be picky so I'm taking advantage of it. I've even applied for some top-level internships, because those can be harder to get than some entry level jobs. Last month I applied to be a production intern for Rolling Stone Magazine (my favorite publication, and an absolute dream opportunity). I’d have to give up all of my summer plans to move to New York, but I didn’t let that keep me from applying. It's always worth a shot.
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Another job I applied for that was a total stretch was a graphic design assistant for the Boston Red Sox. I couldn't let a job that combined my die-hard love for the Sox and my interest in graphic design pass by. It was too perfect, and even though I don’t have a degree in art or design, I didn’t let it stop me from sending a ton of design samples in hopes that one of them would catch someone’s eye. Then I came across a job description that gave me absolute butterflies, a social media and publications assistant for the Colorado Rockies. Baseball, social media and publications all in one job, are you kidding me? I’d be giving up living in Georgia to move to a completely new city with an empty savings account, but I still mailed in my application. I haven’t heard back from any of these positions, but I’m making a point to learn from each one and adjust accordingly.
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The perfect job isn’t going to just fall into my lap. I’ve realized I have to dig for it and be willing to change my plans and just go for it. In order to make it out of the horrendous process of job searching, you have to be ambitious. I’ve been using every job search method possible to find openings in my field, and I have high hopes that I’ll come across the right thing at the right time. More updates on my job search to come.
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