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Mitch's work combines: Business, Writing, and Communicating / Sharing Stories
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Harrison High School
Bachelor's Degree
Journalism
George Washington University
Bachelor's Degree
Mass Communication/Media Studies
George Washington University
Graduate Degree
Organizational Leadership
New York University
Graduate Degree
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
New York University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Public Relations Specialists:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Journalism
Bachelor's Degree: Mass Communication/Media Studies
Graduate Degree: Organizational Leadership
Graduate Degree: Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I got into the Journalism program at my college.
2.
Figured out that I didn't want to be a journalist.
3.
Started looking into PR and took a PR class.
4.
Started trying to get communications/PR internships.
5.
Took a job in PR measurement because I couldn't get one in PR/communications.
6.
Finally got a PR job at a law firm, even though I never thought about working at a law firm before.
7.
Took a new job in communications at a finance focused company.
8.
Learned a ton about finance and then landed at Capital One!
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
There's a lot of competition for jobs, everyone wants someone who already has experience in the field.
How I responded:
Focus more on yourself and the dedication and hunger for learning you can bring to a job. While hiring managers are looking for relevant experience, at lower levels, they are also looking for a openness to learning and growing.