December 18th, 2009 § 0
Today I found out that I have been hired as the new promotions coordinator at Rewind 94.9 in Cincinnati! What an awesome early Christmas present for me! I start January 1st but as of right now it’s only part time. Since it’s winter so not a lot is going on. So I’m going to try to stay a few hours at Bath and Body Works in the meantime.
Additionally since it was so warm outside Lucy was patrolling the backyard against the recent onslaught of bunnies.
July 26th, 2009 § 0
So I may have gotten a lucky break in the job hunt this past week!
I was working at the Ugly Truth premiere for CityBeat. Usually CityBeat, Zipscene, and whatever company set up the movie (normally the Owens Group but occasionally some others) are the ones who show up to promote. At this movie there was a guy I’ve never seen before from a radio station. Just on a whim I asked if they were hiring and he said they haven’t even gotten it up on the site yet but they were looking for promotions people. He gave me the number of the lady I should speak with and I called the next day and left a message.
Friday I worked with Dylan (my intern supervisor) for CityBeat at the Bad Veins CD release/Midpoint Indie Concert Series on Fountain Square. I was telling him about how awesome this would be if it panned out. As it turns out, he knows the guy I talked to and is going to help in trying to get me this job. So that’s really exciting.
However, if that doesn’t pan out I have an interview with Security National Automotive tomorrow. They’re hiring for a front desk receptionist. Downside to this is that it’s in Mason but at least it will keep me out of my parents house.
Personally, life has been good. I’ve lost 10 pounds in July and I’m starting to be able to tell. My clothes are fitting better! Yay! Also, I’ve gotten into the habit of re-purposing t-shirts… making them a little more feminine. I’m hoping to stop/find something else before they’re all cut up. Here’s an example:
Look at those tan lines… bonus points if you know what the shirt is from.
July 11th, 2009 § 1
I had the pleasure of attending the Forecastle Festival yesterday. The festival was named ‘One of the top 101 things to do in America” - Spin Magazine. It did not disappoint even though it was around 90 degrees with little wind the entire time. The shows were phenomenal! I saw Cage the Elephant, The Whigs, a little of Cincinnati’s own Bad Veins, some great DJ’s, and The Black Keys! There were also environmental and art booths spread all over Bellevedere Park. It was really quite amazing. CityBeat was one of the sponsors and they sent me to take photos for the website. Here are a few!
It was so hot out!
Parker from The Whigs
Hula Hoop at Night
Patrick & Dan of The Black Keys
June 27th, 2009 § 0
I’ve recently been a bit burned out on the job search (one of my safety jobs rejected me- Bank Teller in Sidney Ohio) so I’ve decided to check into apartments. I’ve actually found an apartment with beautiful bay windows and a great location. I wish the job search was going as well. I’ve applied to a few jobs at HBO (I can dream, right?) as well as a job for a Social Media Manager for Bonneville radio stations which would be amazing. I will be applying to a few different Half-Price Books locations when I get back to Cincinnati. I just found the ad they posted on Careerbuilder and with two years at CD/Game Exchange and two years at F.Y.E. would make this a pretty easy transition.
I’m trying to keep my cool about this but I’m running low on money. My rent is paid up through the end of August and my parents have offered to help me out but I wouldn’t feel right burdening them with my living expenses. I’m still happily interning with CityBeat and I really wish they were hiring instead of laying off because I love the people. However, I’m keeping my cool. My mom keeps telling me that “something will come up.” And it will.
June 25th, 2009 § 0
I’ve been pretty busy recently I’m still interning and spending time with family and friends before I find my still illusive job. On that note, my cell phone is out of commission until Friday afternoon at the latest. I left my charger at home while visiting last weekend. So if you need me feel free to comment or email!
*** On a side note I would highly recommend Away We Go for a girls night out. It was a fantastic “tug at your heartstrings” movie. Additionally, it features the music of Alexi Murdoch which I thought was interesting because his album is a few years old (2006) but he’s amazing. A review of this to come soon!
June 17th, 2009 § 0
I graduated on Saturday. It was such a great day! I was thrilled to see my parents and the extended family on Sunday when my Grandparents celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. There I also met my second cousin Chole. It was just a great weekend.
Additionally, the job search has been … well, searchy. I found something that I’m so excited about but I’m trying not to be just in case it doesn’t pan out. It’s a writer/editer of Electronic communications and it would be so great for me. It’s basically what I’m doing at CityBeat with a little bit of projects I’ve done in college. I’m really excited about it.
Also, I went to a job search boot camp at UC today. It wasn’t exactly what I expected but I think it might help? I was able to talk to a representative from GE about a few positions I applied to at NBC. (GE owns NBC) I also touched base with Terry at the Career Development Center to see if he can help me out with the job search.
Other than that I made the Dean’s List my final quarter in college with a 3.4. Overall I have a 3.159. WOO-HOO!!!
May 27th, 2009 § 0
Today I googled “ohio now hiring” after going through Monster, Careerbuilder, and Craigslist today. The first result?
411 Strippers and Escorts *Now Hiring*
Awesome. I’m almost that desperate. But seriously, if I can’t get a job soon I’m going to have to move back home. As weird as this sounds I’m actually lucky I was robbed because I’m probably going to use the insurance money to pay my rent for July and August. I feel awful. I’ve invested so much in my education and in the last 3 months I’ve applied to 86 jobs. EIGHTY-SIX! I haven’t heard back from anyone. It’s starting to get sad. Yesterday I applied to be a manager a Blockbuster. Today I was feeling a little luckier and I applied for a few positions at Harpo Studios. At least, if I need to, I can move home again. So I at least have that peace of mind.
I really don’t want to work at McDonalds.
May 12th, 2009 § 0
Today I heard back from a company in Chicago called VMI. It’s a marketing firm that I am quite interested in. Unfortunately, we keep playing phone tag so I haven’t actually been able to talk to them yet. I also found the my application was “Referred” at Ohio State University for a job at WOSU which is the NPR affiliate in Columbus. But! As my mom always says, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” So I applied to the following jobs/companies today.
ASSIGNMENT EDITOR FOX 61, Hartford CT
Associate Promotion Producer: Fox 61, Hartford CT
Event & Promotional Marketing: Level 1 Inc., Phoenix AZ
Assistant to TV Executive: Los Angeles, CA
Promotions: American Events, Orlando FL