We spoke to recent Journalism graduate and previous Her Campus USC writer, Jessie Neumann about her graduation experience!
Jessie’s Graduation Experience:
Graduation was the most exciting and nerve wracking experience. It makes you realise that it’s all over now and the rest is up to you! It’s also a time for reflecting on the lessons learnt, the friendships made and the experiences had. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and just have fun with your peers!
Jessie’s Goals:
My goals are to hopefully find a job to kick start my career or at least gain experience in the field of journalism and then eventually travel the world for a while before settling down to fulfil my passion of being a journalist.
Jessie’s Advice:
Advice for graduating students: have a thick skin! Be willing to cop constructive criticism and learn from it. Remember, everything happens for a reason and not everyone will get their dream job straight away. Be willing to start at the bottom and always give everything 110%. Also, take each unsuccessful interview process as a learning curve to grow and gain knowledge. The right job will come along if you don’t give up. And most importantly, relax! You made it! Now the fun starts!
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