College Experiences That Helped a Senior Digital Strategist at BOND Entertainment Agency Succeed
Jessica, a Senior Digital Strategist, advises students to maintain an "open-minded" approach to career possibilities after graduation, rather than fixating on a single expectation. This flexibility, even though their undergraduate focus was journalism, allowed Jessica to transition into a fulfilling career within the creative field.
Career Exploration, Open-mindedness, Creative Fields, Adaptability, Goal Setting
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Jessica Brooks
Sr. Digital Strategist
BOND Entertainment Agency
University of Arizona; 3.5 years did not graduate
N/A
Creative Writing, Journalism
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Communication and Marketing
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Remain open-minded to various career opportunities and not limit yourself to a single expectation.
2. Focus on a creative field that matters to you, aligning your studies with your interests.
3. Set a mindset with multiple expectations for career outcomes after graduation, allowing for flexibility and exploration of options.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I think something I personally did, whether it was intentional or not, was remaining open-minded to what might be possible career opportunities once I got out of college. Obviously, my anticipation was to go into journalism, having been my undergrad and my undergrad focus, but I didn't necessarily take that route.
It was more that I knew I wanted to be within a creative field, and that was something that mattered to me. So, I set a mindset that wasn't with one expectation, but with many expectations of what the outcome could be once I got into the workforce and once I got past the point of my studies.