Comments on: 10 Lessons Learned Through Having Multiple Jobs Through College http://www.rachelmesterline.com/blog/?p=326 The musings of a young public relations professional Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:38:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Rachel Esterline http://www.rachelmesterline.com/blog/?p=326&cpage=1#comment-529 Rachel Esterline Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:59:40 +0000 http://www.rachelmesterline.com/blog/?p=326#comment-529 Thanks, Allison! Saying no is the hardest thing to learn, but it's also empowering to finally do it! Thanks, Allison! Saying no is the hardest thing to learn, but it’s also empowering to finally do it!

]]> By: Allison http://www.rachelmesterline.com/blog/?p=326&cpage=1#comment-527 Allison Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:13:17 +0000 http://www.rachelmesterline.com/blog/?p=326#comment-527 Great post! I've learned similar lessons as well. I guess we all have to live and learn, but I sure wish someone told us all those things four years ago! Also, I totally agree with number 10! As hard as it is to say no, even to a great opportunity, sometimes it's simply the best decision! Great post! I’ve learned similar lessons as well. I guess we all have to live and learn, but I sure wish someone told us all those things four years ago! Also, I totally agree with number 10! As hard as it is to say no, even to a great opportunity, sometimes it’s simply the best decision!

]]> By: Devon http://www.rachelmesterline.com/blog/?p=326&cpage=1#comment-399 Devon Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:31:35 +0000 http://www.rachelmesterline.com/blog/?p=326#comment-399 Really great post - and I think you highlighted a particularly important point about seeing the value in all job/volunteer experience. It's surprising how experiences in summer jobs or part-time/volunteer gigs can teach you about both yourself. One of my lessons from journalism school was how interesting it can be to seek different experiences to meet new people and learn different perspectives. Now I purposely seek events/learning opps outside of my field. Look forward to reading more of your blog! Really great post – and I think you highlighted a particularly important point about seeing the value in all job/volunteer experience. It’s surprising how experiences in summer jobs or part-time/volunteer gigs can teach you about both yourself. One of my lessons from journalism school was how interesting it can be to seek different experiences to meet new people and learn different perspectives. Now I purposely seek events/learning opps outside of my field.

Look forward to reading more of your blog!

]]> By: Pamela Hart http://www.rachelmesterline.com/blog/?p=326&cpage=1#comment-383 Pamela Hart Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:57:24 +0000 http://www.rachelmesterline.com/blog/?p=326#comment-383 Excellent advice! I think this information is great for anyone, at any stage of his career. Young or "seasoned," every point is still relevent for any careerist who wants to be fulfilled and accomplish good things. Thanks much! Excellent advice! I think this information is great for anyone, at any stage of his career. Young or “seasoned,” every point is still relevent for any careerist who wants to be fulfilled and accomplish good things. Thanks much!

]]> By: Lara Kretler http://www.rachelmesterline.com/blog/?p=326&cpage=1#comment-381 Lara Kretler Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:21:22 +0000 http://www.rachelmesterline.com/blog/?p=326#comment-381 Rachel, nice post. I love that you learned valuable lessons at your non-PR related jobs as well as at the internships and positions in your chosen field. Keep up the great work. Rachel, nice post. I love that you learned valuable lessons at your non-PR related jobs as well as at the internships and positions in your chosen field. Keep up the great work.

]]> By: Kristina Allen http://www.rachelmesterline.com/blog/?p=326&cpage=1#comment-380 Kristina Allen Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:12:51 +0000 http://www.rachelmesterline.com/blog/?p=326#comment-380 Fantastic tips Rachel! Numbers 6 and 7 really hit home for me. I am about to take the great leap and start a new position in February. It's hard to leave behind a work environment that you're comfortable in; however, it's wrong to stay just because you are comfortable if there is no professional development occurring. -- I also completely agree that we create our own luck. When I was offered my new position, a friend said to me that I was "so lucky." I found that slightly offensive... I mean I don't juggle a full time grad school schedule with CR work, freelancing and a full time job for nothing, do I? No, I'm creating my own luck! End rant :) Great post! Fantastic tips Rachel! Numbers 6 and 7 really hit home for me. I am about to take the great leap and start a new position in February. It’s hard to leave behind a work environment that you’re comfortable in; however, it’s wrong to stay just because you are comfortable if there is no professional development occurring. — I also completely agree that we create our own luck. When I was offered my new position, a friend said to me that I was “so lucky.” I found that slightly offensive… I mean I don’t juggle a full time grad school schedule with CR work, freelancing and a full time job for nothing, do I? No, I’m creating my own luck!

End rant :) Great post!

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]]> By: Kathy Ting-Ting Yu http://www.rachelmesterline.com/blog/?p=326&cpage=1#comment-375 Kathy Ting-Ting Yu Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:06:23 +0000 http://www.rachelmesterline.com/blog/?p=326#comment-375 I have definitely had my share of random jobs throughout college and have learned these very same lessons. Just going off of Lesson #3, I've learned to surround myself with positive people/influences/mentors. This is important to me because these people inspire you to be the best you can be. I try to avoid having friends/being around people who drag me down/hold me back from what I want to do. I want to be with people who bring out the best in me and push me to challenge myself. This is a great post. Thank you so much for taking the time to write it. I have definitely had my share of random jobs throughout college and have learned these very same lessons.

Just going off of Lesson #3, I’ve learned to surround myself with positive people/influences/mentors. This is important to me because these people inspire you to be the best you can be. I try to avoid having friends/being around people who drag me down/hold me back from what I want to do. I want to be with people who bring out the best in me and push me to challenge myself.

This is a great post. Thank you so much for taking the time to write it.

]]> By: Rowena Briones http://www.rachelmesterline.com/blog/?p=326&cpage=1#comment-373 Rowena Briones Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:34:24 +0000 http://www.rachelmesterline.com/blog/?p=326#comment-373 Thanks for such an insightful, thought provoking post! I had five internships throughout my undergraduate career, and I must say that I pretty much taught myself the same sort of lessons you are finding out for yourself through your various positions. One lesson that I have learned through these experiences is to never burn bridges. Even if you are at the point where you need to move on, it's important to keep a positive relationship with those you have worked with, as you never know when you may need them for a referral or for advice. It's been 2 years since I had an internship doing PR with an American Red Cross chapter in NJ, but I still have such a great relationship with their PR director that I still call her for help on research projects to this very day. Now still in school about to get my M.A. degree in May, one thing that I am still trying to teach myself at the moment is the fact that I can't plan too far in advance in terms of my future. As someone who is very futuristic and forward thinking with a back-up plan for EVERYTHING, I'm beginning to realize that sometimes I need to take a step back and see what opportunities will come my way. I will continue to work hard, yes, but instead of always working towards that long-term, ultimate goal, maybe I need to check to make sure I'm accomplishing the short-term, day-to-day victories first. Again, great post - lots of good advice for up-in-coming young professionals! Thanks for such an insightful, thought provoking post! I had five internships throughout my undergraduate career, and I must say that I pretty much taught myself the same sort of lessons you are finding out for yourself through your various positions.

One lesson that I have learned through these experiences is to never burn bridges. Even if you are at the point where you need to move on, it’s important to keep a positive relationship with those you have worked with, as you never know when you may need them for a referral or for advice. It’s been 2 years since I had an internship doing PR with an American Red Cross chapter in NJ, but I still have such a great relationship with their PR director that I still call her for help on research projects to this very day.

Now still in school about to get my M.A. degree in May, one thing that I am still trying to teach myself at the moment is the fact that I can’t plan too far in advance in terms of my future. As someone who is very futuristic and forward thinking with a back-up plan for EVERYTHING, I’m beginning to realize that sometimes I need to take a step back and see what opportunities will come my way. I will continue to work hard, yes, but instead of always working towards that long-term, ultimate goal, maybe I need to check to make sure I’m accomplishing the short-term, day-to-day victories first.

Again, great post – lots of good advice for up-in-coming young professionals!

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