It's Sunday which only means one thing…business blogging time! Although, keep your eyes peeled for some bonus posts this week. I have planned some posts to write up for you all. Before I head into todays post I thought I would update you on a few things that have been going on recently since I finished university. Instead of writing one gigantic story which you would probably find quite boring I've decided to split everything up into four sections.
New Job
Last week I was offered the opportunity to apply and interview for a temporary marketing assistant job at the University of Bedfordshire. It was a quick turn around as I had to submit my CV the next day so I was literally rushing all day to get my CV up to date and looking how I wanted it to. I then got an email the following day about coming down for an interview the Monday (7th July). It all happened so quick that I didn't have time to extremely stress myself out…always the best way! I went away feeling quite good in myself and they said they would get back to me about the job role. They did in fact get in contact and told me that…I GOT THE JOB! The job role is a Temporary Marketing Assistant and I will be assisting all areas of the marketing team at the university, it is only a summer role but it is still something to do and I feel proud to be able to say I am working so close to finishing university. It is a great opportunity for someone like me who is obsessed with marketing…as my Dad has his own advertising and marketing company so it's in my blood haha. I officially start on the 21st July so yet again I am feeling a little nervous about what to expect and I am also travelling to the town next to mine which is around 30 minutes. I am so excited to get going though and see what it might bring!
Cosmopolitan Blog Awards
Some of you may know that I also write a personal beauty, fashion and lifestyle blog. I have been blogging alongside my Business Management degree since my first year at the university and it has become a huge part of my life. Last year I was very fortunate and luck to be shortlisted in the Cosmopolitan Magazine blog awards. Well, whilst I was on my way back from my Interview at the university of Monday I found out something rather exciting….
I never thought in my right mind that I would be here a year later writing another post about being shortlisted in the #CosmoBlogAwards! I actually completely forgot about when the shortlist was being released! I was on my way back from my interview on Monday when I suddenly started getting all of these tweets saying congratulations with the #CosmoBlogAwards hashtag. I was literally laughing at myself thinking…nahh surely they've got this completely wrong.
I searched for Cosmopolitan and quickly went to read the shortlist myself only to find my name in the first category…Best Established Beauty Blog. There are so many amazing blogs nominated this year so I literally feel so privileged to be considered. Then to top that all off I kept scrolling through to have a little nose to see who else had been shortlisted and I saw some of my lovely blogger friends, found some new great reads and then I saw my name again…under Best Social Media Blog?! Ohh my goodness, at this point I was getting so incredibly emotional ( I have a tendency to cry at everything as you read above haha).
I am still in complete shock, so overwhelmed and feel so blessed. I remember last year when I got shortlisted for Best New Beauty Blog and the emotions I felt. I didn't place in my category last year but I still came away feeling so lucky, motivated and inspired to work even harder for my blog. If you nominated me then THANK YOU so much…it literally means the world that you took the time to do so and even considered me. I really do appreciate it and this means so much to me, my blog has become a major part of my life now and it wouldn't be where it is without all of your support. My blog is my little place on the Internet where I can ramble about all the things I love without being judged or anything. It has been my creative outlet to break away from the reality of everyday life, university, stress and everything else in between. I literally love you all! I really wish everyone the best of luck, getting shortlisted is a milestone in itself for me so anything else that happens along the way will be an added bonus.
I am under the first and last categories in the #CosmoBlogAwards for 'Best Established Beauty Blog' and 'Best Social Media Blog'. You can vote on the Cosmopolitan voting page and I am under my categories as 'Sophia Meola'. If you enjoy my blog then I would really appreciate it if you voted but I mean there are so many amazing blogs in my categories I know it'll be so hard to choose. It only takes a few minutes and a few clicks here and there. You can also click the #CosmoBlogAwards widgets and graphics dotted around my blog which will lead you to the voting page. If you do vote then pretty please let me know…I would love to thank you all for taking the time to do so! Voting closes on the 29th August 2014.
If by any chance you would like to vote for my little ol' blog in the Cosmopolitan Blog Awards you can do so by clicking the links below!
If you like my blog pretty please vote 'Sophia Meola' - 'Best Established Beauty Blog' & 'Best Social Media Blog' in the 2014 #CosmoBlogAwards!
A Masters Degree
I have been doing a lot of thinking recently about doing a Masters Degree and I think I have finally made up my mind in terms of what niche area I would like to study on. I think Marketing has always been something I have been interested in, even from a young age and looking up to my Dad and his advertising and marketing company. No woth my blogging and keen interest to succeed I think studying a masters level degree in marketing is the way forward for me.
I have been doing a lot of research ont he courses based at the University of Bedfordshire Luton campus, however, it is trying to decided which course to take that is not similar to my Business Management course i just completed.
Graduation
Some of you may know that I have officially finished university. I studied a Business Management BA (Hons) degree and I will be officially graduating on the 15th July with a 2.1. I was literally points away from a 1st degree but that is basically the story of my life…always points away from something! Graduation is under two days away (omg) and I think all of the emotions have just started to sink in, I am super excited but I am also quite nervous. I mean we have to get up on stage and collect our degree and then do a lap of honour…I can be quite clumsy and I am praying I don't fall in my heels…or flats as I might change into my heels when it's a lot safer after the ceremony haha.
I am feeling very proud of myself with everything I have achieved over the last three years at university and the constant support from my family and friends has been incredible. I mean even when i was down in the dumps stressed out to the max I would always get such lovely tweets from you guys just motivating me. It hasn't been long since I finished university the end of May and I already have some exciting opportunities in the works and you will notice one in specific down below. I am just counting my blessing at the moment and keeping my fingers crossed…life is exciting!
I hope you all enjoyed this little update post, as you can see I have had a busy few weeks.
Speak soon!
A Masters Degree
I have been doing a lot of thinking recently about doing a Masters Degree and I think I have finally made up my mind in terms of what niche area I would like to study on. I think Marketing has always been something I have been interested in, even from a young age and looking up to my Dad and his advertising and marketing company. No woth my blogging and keen interest to succeed I think studying a masters level degree in marketing is the way forward for me.
I have been doing a lot of research ont he courses based at the University of Bedfordshire Luton campus, however, it is trying to decided which course to take that is not similar to my Business Management course i just completed.
Graduation
Some of you may know that I have officially finished university. I studied a Business Management BA (Hons) degree and I will be officially graduating on the 15th July with a 2.1. I was literally points away from a 1st degree but that is basically the story of my life…always points away from something! Graduation is under two days away (omg) and I think all of the emotions have just started to sink in, I am super excited but I am also quite nervous. I mean we have to get up on stage and collect our degree and then do a lap of honour…I can be quite clumsy and I am praying I don't fall in my heels…or flats as I might change into my heels when it's a lot safer after the ceremony haha.
I am feeling very proud of myself with everything I have achieved over the last three years at university and the constant support from my family and friends has been incredible. I mean even when i was down in the dumps stressed out to the max I would always get such lovely tweets from you guys just motivating me. It hasn't been long since I finished university the end of May and I already have some exciting opportunities in the works and you will notice one in specific down below. I am just counting my blessing at the moment and keeping my fingers crossed…life is exciting!
I hope you all enjoyed this little update post, as you can see I have had a busy few weeks.
Speak soon!
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