ACTION PLAN
- I would like to be a part of a media and marketing agency. I feel that that is a medium varied, creative outlet for myself working in a team environment in a skill specific place. This would allow me to grow at a rapid rate and also be fun. I say “fun,” by that I mean form what I can see from the outside it looks like hard work but it definitely pays off.
- I may have to take a baby step by working for an agency, not media or marketing specific as a way of easing into an agency type employment, rather than a baptism of fire.
- I am learning Photoshop skills next semester. This skill is just as basic as any other nowadays and a definite requirement within media. Being able to create print or poster or any sort of
- I need to improve my SEO and analytical skills. To do this I have invested in skillshare where I have been trying to take lectures and learn about SEO. I think whilst I am at this internship, I can use this opportunity in a slower paced environment to learn and do whilst I go. By this vague statement, I mean that I can physically be at the internship and do lectures simultaneously on SEO
This is very self-driven with no way of knowing what I am doing. Google analytics is still a bit of a mystery to me (I have been using Buffer), and I think if there were a short course on SEO it would be very important to take it. - I want to do AWARD school. Having no formal advertising training (besides pretending that this is a multidisciplinary degree), I think it is imperative to do a recognised and valued course outside of the university. AWARD school will provide me with an avenue into Copywriting where I think I could merge all my worlds and skills in one. My love for words, advertising and creativity just seem to fit quite nicely in that sphere.
- I have been offered internships at really interesting places, and I haven’t taken them. I should have, but alas I was busy doing unconstructive and pointless activities. Following up on opportunities is very important and something I plan on doing and being very proactive about in the future. (drawing on my networks)
- I have learnt that I am able to stretch my days out. This past semester has made me use my time very carefully and thus my energy. Having said that I am constantly busy so my days have been stretched to starting earlier or finishing heinously later. I have made it work. It’s not sustainable, but necessary for now.
- I wouldn’t mind working overseas but I feel like more experience is necessary.
- Alternatively, if my short film script makes it I’ll become Australia’s Coen Brothers.