I mentioned in my Career Services post that I needed (and still need) to write a resume for a possible job at NAU beginning in January. My nephew plays on Flagstaff's club soccer team along with my boss from NAU's son. About a month ago, we went up to watch them play and Anika, my boss was there. She hugged me and said, "I have three jobs available and I want you to apply!" This was a lot to take in- I'd have to move to Flagstaff right after graduation, leave my nanny job, and start working right away. The other issue is that although my best friends live in Flagstaff right now, they won't after May. I've been waiting for them to come back to Phoenix and now I'm (possibly) going to Flag!
I know this is a really great opportunity. I'm considering a career and grad school in student affairs and this would be a perfect way to gain professional experience and make sure it's really what I want to do. It's a school I deeply respect and feel comfortable promoting. I'm thinking I'll get the admissions officer job and that would mean lots of traveling, which I'd really love. It's just really scary making huge life decisions! Either way, I'm going to apply and see what happens. I've decided to put off grad school and give myself a break from school. I'll start August of 2015 and hopefully have a better idea of what I want to do/where I want to go. And have more money saved up!
Hi Natalie,
ReplyDeleteI think it's a great opportunity that will really help your career -- don't be afraid to take the risk. My advice would also be to keep your options open and review all of them -- which I'm sure you already are. Sounds like this position would be a great future opportunity to guide you with professional experience to add to your Resume and still give you that opportunity to continue your career in student affairs. Many students have difficulty finding work right after graduation so this is great news that there is a strong interest in you for one of the positions. Sounds like you're on the right track considering all your options -- great job!