Wednesday, May 15, 2013

...And So It Begins

I've graduated! What's the Next Step?

May 2013 calendar from www.free-printable-calendars.net
Since graduating, I have given myself a challenge to complete during my job search: go to the interviews, thank the hiring managers for their time, and send them thank you cards.  I may have obtained an Associate of the Arts degree in Journalism from the community college system, it's not going to deter me from looking for work in this economy. I would like to try my hand at freelance writing.  I hear it's a way to build a portfolio for work in the communications field. Some of the writng assignments are paid, while other assignments are not paid.  Before I even sign up for freelance work, I'll do my research on each site.  The last thing I want to do is sign up for something without reading the very fine print with a magnifying glass.



While I Await Work...


I am working on adding more things to this blog, as I don't want it to look junky and not presentable to potential employers. A list of every social network I am on is not yet culled to showcase how I utilize each one for job search, play, and catching up with friends and family.  Once the stars align themselves properly, I can finally move on to a domain name and add a photo gallery. 

Lastly, I am still writing original short stories and poetry.  I haven't posted anything in a while, but I will have some new material posted on a later date.  The reasons why I write are many and would be the topic of another entry on here. 

For some of my poems, head over to Saturday's Poetic Expression
For a taste of my original short stories, go on over to Stories Space and look up ladysharon.



Sunday, May 5, 2013

I Graduated With Honors and My Associate's Degree! Now What?

The author, wearing her graduation regalia.

May 3 was a very special day for me. City Colleges  played a role in my academic career, whether it's admitted by the students or not.  They allowed me to work there as a work study student, I had the opportunity to gain some experience with the student-run newspaper, and I got an opportunity to participate in other school activities when time was available to me. My friend even got me involved with the honors society at my school.  I graduated with honors as an officer of the Nu Lambda Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (thanks, Gayle!), and I participated on the school's newspaper to gain experience in writing for a printed news publication.

My summer is shaping up to look like this: working at the day care center, freelance photography, updating my resume, joining the alumni association, attending more street festivals, mastering social media, learning about freelance writing, hopefully another job as a photo apprentice, and apartment-hunting.

The big question remains: which school am I going to transfer to and earn my Bachelor's degree in Journalism?  This blogger is ready to take on the world and use the power of words to change someone's life, one human being at a time.