I have concerns about being hired because will my work be good enough?
I talked to some classmates about this the other day and one guy said, "What's wrong with your work? It's fine." I said, "Yeah, it's fine, not good like yours." He just shook his head. Another girl said, "Yeah, I know what you mean because I have ideas but I have trouble making them turn out the way I envisioned."
Oh! Thank god! I thought it was only me!
But still, I feel it's lacking because I compare my projects to those of other students. My friend Nick, for example, at the end of our Observational Drawing class, his poster was hung in the hallway and of course I was jealous because I had trouble enough just drawing circles trying to block out a candlestick. Then last quarter, he finished his project in package design and it's now on display in one of the cases at school along with others who have exceptional work. My final project in that class was just ok. I had a great idea, I thought, but had trouble bringing it to fruition.
So, he's talented, no doubt, but does he have the same drive as I do? Maybe, maybe not. But work like his is what I'll be up against and this is why I'm worried.
During the lecture in my Writing for Public Relations and Promotions class today, I realized that I'm genetically wired to be in Advertising. It took me a long time to get here because I was out discovering the world first, and in turn, myself. I know myself, I know what I can do. I'm outgoing, willing to strive for just a little more and I can explain why I designed something the way I did. These, apparently, are elements needed to succeed in my career field. Does Nick possess all these? Maybe not as well as I do, but he is an excellent creator and designer - two things I'm learning to do. I know what my strengths are and I'm learning how to play those up. I also hope to have something of mine on display at school one day.
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Corina Garcia Rudat
I think we all feel that way in one sense or another. I feel like they could have picked better for my job. I constantly compare myself to those around me. We just have to realize that each bring something unique to the table. Something no one else has. You have an amazing imagination. It is like no one else. You are good enough.
Liz Howes Hawthorne
don't worry Vick you'll do great
Thanks Corina and Aunt Liz
I dunno if this helps, but if you don't already, think of your instructors as your clients. You probably know some of them pretty well already, so you really have to figure out what will please THEM. Your idea may be the greatest thing to you and me, but if it misses the mark with the instructor, it's toast.
Also, don't sweat it with the grades. One instructor (who almost never gave A's because he felt it meant Excellent. And he said he knows by experience that there aren't going to be very many "excellent" students in any class) said nobody looks at grades anyway.
They skim a resume and an application form, then pick the best of those to interview. Vicki, your people skills will get you a long way at that point!
I hope you're keeping your projects, even the ones that won't go in your portfolio, cuz they may give you great ideas in the future, as you work your way into you career. YOU GO GIRL!!!
Fergitabout comparing your work with others. Be the best YOU can be! (Ooops, I think that's army reserve, sorry! My bad.)
And if you already know all of this, just tell me to shove it!
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