- Brea: Tell me about yourself
Shannon: I moved to Florida from Michigan when I was 18. I graduated from the University of South Florida with a major in Mass Communication and a minor in Business Administration.
After graduation, I realized I wanted to travel and I backpacked through Europe, until I was hired full-time at Great Expectations as a Communications Manager.
- B: Congratulations on being hired at the Great Expectations Children’s Museum after graduation! What does a typical day look like for you?
S: Every day is different. I usually start by looking at emails and answering phone calls. From there, I schedule Facebook posts, work on graphic design projects, update our website, plan events, write newsletters and coordinate volunteers. Working at a nonprofit means a lot of responsibilities!
- B: What do you like most about working in non-profit PR?
S: I love working at a nonprofit because I get to do something I love, while making a difference. We’re more than a children’s museum and we help provide education to Title One schools, provide free admission to underprivileged kids and help other charities with their missions. It feels great knowing that I’m a part of making this community a better place.
- B: What is your best advice for those currently job searching?
S: Don’t give up! I put in over 100 apps before landing my first job. It’s easy to get discouraged but keep your head up and stay focused.
- B: What have you learned most about networking?
S: How important it is! You can meet the greatest people if you introduce yourself. Building these relationships will often pay off in the future.
Bring your business card everywhere! You never know who you’ll meet at these events.
- B: Anything else you’d like to add?
S: I feel super fortunate to have a job I love so much, but it didn’t come easy. I did three unpaid internships, worked two jobs and focused on school to graduate with honors. You definitely have to pay your dues, but it’s well worth it in the end.
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