In the process of finding an internship last year, I became a Linkedin junkie. (also Connect with me there) I wanted to take the leap and connect with people that I haven’t met and make sure that my profile was pristine to find part-time and full-time jobs in my dream field. I wanted people to know my business side apart from my creative side and find a way to combine them both. I was able to connect with an amazing woman from a company I want to work with on Instagram and we connected on Linkedin and Bumble Bizz.

If you are looking for an amazing place to connect with like-minded people who just want to network and collaborate on certain projects, Use Bumble Bizz ( not the dating one, but the business one) I was able to create a profile and have a tinder-like experience with people I want to connect with, work with, or just talk to. While I enjoy modelling in my free time, I was able to find 5 photographers in my area that want to work with me in the month of October. Hopefully, in the near future, there can be a platform for women in the media that want to connect ( I know a couple but they’re just spreadsheet based)

While I continue doing research on people who work in my field, I continue having conversations about what I need to be doing now to ensure my spot in one of these dream companies in the near future.

So far, I’ve learned that it’s good to build my resume with extra-curricular activities! companies don’t want employees who are only work-based. they want an individual who can have a life outside of the workplace who they can essentially provide skillsets and experience to at their company. I’ve learned that you should do online courses (since we are home anyway) companies want to ensure you can manage your workload in a home and virtual/ online setting. Everything from learning SEO to digital marketing is key.

Experience is also necessary! It doesnt have to be at huge companies but interning at some of the startups who want to have good social media presence is good for your practice and for thier brand.

I am interested in influencer marketing and I joined a couple of apps where I practice writing reviews and creating videos that provide me with some experience in that field which makes it easier for me to transition to freelance or a corporate job. ( there’s no in between)