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My First Job In The Industry
I worked for community newspapers in Perth in 1997 then moved to the big smoke.
Most Inspiring Moment In My Career So Far
I think the day I stepped on the plane to Sydney to start my new job, not having been there before and not one person I knew. I remember sitting on the plane thinking what the hell have I done. But working in media is a great place to meet people and develop solid friendships so I have survived, but as for my liver.....
Also I got told by a boss once that I was too emotional and had to reign it back - I thought about that and realised if I wasn't emotional and passionate about my job then why was I there, I never took their advice that time!
Most Challenging Task
Four letters FMCG. No, it can sometimes feel like the work will never end but the bigger budgets with the category give you a lot more scope to do some amazing campaigns so the end result is fairly satisfying.
What I Enjoy Most About My Role
Waking up and knowing you have a job to do but not really sure what that might be for the day. It is crazy but rewarding and is forever developing so you never really get tired of it.
Five Tips For Success
1. Number 1 will always be have fun with it
2. There is light at the end of the tunnel so keep going
3. Never be affraid to ask for help and advice - Sitting there over thinking gets you no-where fast
4. Listen and absorb - Be an expert at what you do
5. Respect your fellow media friends, clients, reps, agencies - Its a small world!
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