I got a job offer!
Recently, the PRSA of Greater Salt Lake invited the PRSSA of Utah State to attend their luncheon. I missed the dress memo, and seeing this was at Squatters in Salt Lake, I thought it would be pretty casual. Squatters is a bar of sorts. I felt like a fish out of water, but didn't let it show.
The meeting began, and I made friendly conversation with those around me. I put away with any cocky personality which would display "I'm the newest greatest thing that ever hit this place..." and I just asked some humble honest questions. "I really don't know what to expect here" was the question that broke the ice. At that point professionals became approachable friendly people.
One woman in particular arrived late, she sat next to me, and I did my best to make her feel comfortable. I filled her in on what had taken place so far, assured her she hadn't missed anything, got her eating utensils, offered to fill her glass. We made small talk and shortly after she gave me her card and said "Talk to me afterwards about a job." I said "absolutely!"
After the meeting she said "We have a PR opening with ARUP. How much school do you have left?" I replied "A year and a half." At that point we saw that it wouldn't be a fit for me take the position. Before I move to the professional world, I want my piece of paper that says I am a professional. But I felt very honored to recieve immediate consideration in a professional job.
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