You Mean I Need A Real Job?

Today is most likely my most serious day of procrastination all quarter long. I think I’m burnt out, but we still have three weeks left! I can’t just stop. It may have all began when I wrote up my 3 week to-do list yesterday. Word to the wise: Don’t ever write up a to-do list of what you need to accomplish in 21 days. It will be very long and extremely daunting. Not to mention the anxiety attack that comes after you read over the list. Seeing “write a paper” four times in a row is not the most comforting feeling. I know I will complete all I have to complete. I have a good track record of reaching the break after the quarter ends and feeling accomplished, but not really sure how it happened.

It also occurred to me the other day that I have to start applying for jobs. Can’t I just blog for a living? Life would be so much easier! My résumé is all put together and ready to be sent out to potential employers. I know I have what it takes to achieve success at any job, but I still have to get through interviews and the application process before the dream job becomes a reality. I received many tips from my weekend trip home when it comes to applying for jobs, but if any of you readers wish to share advice (or connections!), I’m listening.

Being an English major makes the job search difficult. Most of my classmates who are graduating are going to grad school. Perhaps they have the right idea. Grad school is just not in the cards for me at the moment. My mindset and my wallet are both telling me that it’s my turn to enter the real world, but my area of study makes that a tad more difficult than I would like. English majors are often asked the same question (it has become sort of a joke): What are you going to do with that degree?! What people do not realize is we can actually be successful in many different areas of the workplace. We can go into law, communications, PR, teaching, marketing, advertising, journalism and many more fields. Let’s face it, most companies need an employee who can read and write. Many of these jobs are “learn as you go” jobs anyway. It’s not like I want to be an accountant or a mechanical engineer. The job I’m looking for requires strong writing skills, strong communication skills, a creative mind, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, knowledge of social media programs, and things of that sort. The ability to split the atom bomb is not in my job description. I’m hoping that my skills, early graduation, high GPA, and personality will land me that entry-level job in a corporate communications field in New York. If not, I always have Bay Head Beach to fall back on ☺ (Mom loves this idea by the way...Just kidding!) So wish me luck as I apply like crazy to every company in the NYC metro area in the next three weeks. There was not enough on my to-do list, so I decided to add more!

Peace and Love <3