It's not what you know, it's who you know....

Last week I received the opportunity to possibly intern at two wondeful companies. On wednsday while i sat at my boss's desk at my Orchestra internship, i received a phone call from my cousin from Florida. She informed me how her finance had offered me an internship at his advertising agency at Proton Global, I was honored that he was pleased with my samples i'd emailed him and discussed this with my boss.

Later I met with the Marketing director and asked her if she had received my email with my resume. She said she had and that she would be getting back to me sometime. I returned to my boss and we went to the main lobby where the lady from Collegia/College 360* met with us to take pictures. The photographer had me pose on the stairs with the beautiful architectual scenery behind me. It was a magical experience and they interviewed me afterwards and said that it would come out in July. I felt special and honored. Afterwards we returned to her office and spoke about the experience and jobs i had for next week. Then i left back to school.

About half an hour after I arrived at school, i received a phone call from the orchestra offering me an interview for the graphic design possition i had applied for. I was shoked and honored and set one up for the next wednsday before my internship, later i received a call to reschedule and brake down the interview into 2 different times. Either way i was happy.

Now i am forced with a tough choice between two wonderful opportunities... Either i move (maybe temporarily) and work for the 2-time Emmy winning comany, Proton Global, or (if i get offered the position) have a great job right out of college at the Cleveland Orchestra.

I want both, but can only choose one.... so for now I am praying that God leads me in the right direction. But for now, im jsut doing my work and trying to graduate.

Until next time, my decision should be made soon.

~Amanda

Days @ the orchestra...

Working at the Orchestra is such a wonderful experience. I enjoy waking up and driving down Fairmount to Severance Hall (even @ 8am.. but i'm getting used to it). In the past two weeks I've had the pleasure of stting at my boss's desk while she was on vacation working on her computer. It is so nice to hear the musicians during rehersal. It brings me a rush of excitment and happiness. I enjoy woking with different people around the office and learning the behind the scenes work that is involved with making the Orchestra events possible.

It is a blessing to have found such a wonderful internship opportunity, who's name speaks for itself. I will always cherish this opportunity and have proudly placed it into my resume. Lori is not only my boss, but a wonderful heaven sent angel who has begun opening doors for me for other opportunities.

She has given my name to Collegia, whom are the people of College 360, and I will have the wonderful opportunity of being interviewed and participating in a photoshoot for a spread featuring interns with cool internships in Cleveland. I am so excited and will be back to blog tomorow about the whole experience.

later, ~Amanda