How I got here.

I went to a marketing assistant interview a while ago. I was excited but non-expectant for the interview. I ended up being surprised anyway. A man interviewed me and interrogated me on my answers to his company’s digital pre-screening process. On the pre-screening I honestly answered where my skills were on a variety of different marketing platforms and software. I’m 23, have been graduated from university for less than a year. I’m still learning. That didn’t help the interrogation. I’m not offended by the questions and the way he asked them, though I did sweat a gross amount, but they threw me. They threw me in a good way. Don’t get me wrong, the man that interviewed me was extremely rude, but his bluntness raised some good points.

He asked if I was on TikTok, which is essentially a new social media app for gen Z. I said no because I don’t want to be on more social media. He told me this is marketing; I have to be on all social media. I absolutely hated that he said that because he’s absolutely right. The influencers in the world, they’re the best marketers. I’m not an influencer and to be honest I’m not sure if I’d ever want to be.

He asked if I’ve ever used Google Ads. I said no but I did have my certification, and I explained that in my current employment position I wasn’t allowed to do any of the advertisements. He said,

“Why should that stop you?”

At the end of the interview he said I have a barrier up where I only accomplish what the company I’m working for will allow.

This man sat in front of me and had the audacity to interrogate me, be rude to me, question my skill level, ask my age, and judge me. But you know what? He was absolutely right. This man was rude, but he saw right through me. I’m 23 and I’ve accomplished a lot, but I can accomplish more. So, say hello to my new blog. What this blog is going to look like, I have no idea. For now, this is it. This is me. Judge me. Hate me. Love me. As long as you’re here and reading this, thank you.