2. If you had just won the lottery and didn’t need to work for money, what would you do with your time?
I'd travel, build a new home, volunteer and visit my dad more often!
3. What piece of career advice would you give to someone just starting out in your field?
I think this isn't specific to my field and more just a general statement. It takes time. A lot of grads nowadays think they are going to graduate, get an amazing paying job with a corner office, only work 9-5 and be well on their way to being CEO. Friends, it takes time. Don't expect a lot at the beginning but do expect to bust your butt off to prove yourself.
4. What would be your ideal “just for fun” job?
Open a cake shop! Sadly, I suck at baking ha.
5. What was your first “real” job?
My first real job was with a large Canadian textbook publishing company. I started the job the summer of my 3rd year of university and ended up going back for about 9 months after I graduated from university. I really enjoyed it and it was definitely a nice taste into the real world. I also moved to Toronto (knowing no one!) for the summer and after university so it was a big step for that reason as well.
Prior to that and through high school I worked for Parks Canada at a historical site. I'll have to share my experiences there one day as it was some of the best summers I've had!
Happy Sunday!
Being a talk show host would be fun - but I'd never know what to ask people
ReplyDeleteI so giggled at your advice for the new grads... it's amazing how little people think you have to work to be successful now... eesh.
ReplyDeleteA cake shop sounds like a lot of fun but I can ruin a box of brownies! LOL
ReplyDeleteOpening a cake shop sounds so good! Sadly I don't bake either! Haha!
ReplyDeleteI also loved your advice for recent grads! It is so true that being successful takes time no matter what your doing!
Stopping by for the link-up! Have a Great Sunday!
Love the talk show host answer!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for making me crave cake tonight!! :)
I was voted most likely to host a talk show - maybe because I talk a lot? It sounds like a fun job though! Opening a cake shop would be so fun! It does seem like grad think they are going to graduate and get a 75k a year job, but you are right it is hard work!!
ReplyDeleteA cake shop would be so fun! But I can neither bake nor decorate sooooo yeah, that wouldn't work for me, either!
ReplyDeleteI think a talk show host would be fun! I'm pretty sure I'd be terrible at it.
ReplyDeleteI think your job advice is spot on. :)
Happy Weekend!
Kate