Tairan's storyHi everyone! My name is Tairan Joyner and I am 22 years old. I graduated in May from Barry University in Miami, FL with a degree in Marketing. I am currently working as a marketing intern at Inspire Brands while looking for a full-time job. I have a passion for digital marketing and media. Q: What are your top 3 tips for graduates who are currently job hunting?A: 1. Stay positive and hopeful. Job hunting can take a toll on your mental health and there's that feeling of not finding the right job. You must stay positive and hopeful that the right job is out there for you! Make sure you have supportive people around you to help lift you up during this challenging time. 2. Be consistent - job hunting is a job itself! Block some time out every day to apply to jobs. Set alerts on LinkedIn and Indeed. Reach out and make new connections. 3. Don't be afraid to try something new - be open to new industries, companies and locations especially during a pandemic where many companies aren't hiring. Also, if you can't find a job right now consider freelancing! Use your skills and your passion to help others. During my last semester of college, I decided to offer my help for free and work with a nonprofit organisation in Miami to manage their Google Ads account and create ads to increase awareness and membership. That experience allowed me to build my skills as a new digital marketer. Q: How did you secure your current job?A: I secured my current role by applying during my last few months of undergrad. Honestly, after I heard about the coronavirus and having to leave school, I knew that searching for a full-time job or internship would be 10x harder. After hearing a lot of companies cancel their summer internship programme also made me weary. A few days after graduation I interviewed for the internship position and secured an internship role. Q: How did you feel when you started your job vs now? What is your day to day like?A: When I first started my job, I was nervous and anxious just like any other intern. I didn't know what to expect but I was excited to learn new things and work on different projects. My day to day consists of sitting in on meetings for different brands, pulling and creating reports, meeting other people on different teams and analysing media trends. Q: What do you miss most about university?A: I miss being around my friends and having the opportunity to explore Miami. I'm glad I have great memories to look back on.
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