http://www.jobster.com/at/person/show/14351869?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/assets/images/jobster/logos/rss_logo.gif http://www.jobster.com/at/person/show/14351869?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:42:29 GMT Most recently updated answers by Alicia Staffa http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/586616?answer_class=AnswerBase I knew it would be an amazing opportunity for me. I was excited to take a step into the magazine world, as well as be able to work with a small editorial team. I also gained experience in reporting, editing and writing long form profiles, which is the reason why I pursued Journalism. I was concerned about my commute, which is close to an hour each way, but I knew I would be in a better place in my career if I accepted the job offer. It also gave me the chance to get to learn a lot about my home of New Jersey. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:42:29 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/586616?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/586610?answer_class=AnswerBase I applied in the beginning of September 2008 and got a call to come in for an interview that very same week. After the interview, I got a call back the next day telling me that I got the job! Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:39:09 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/586610?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/586608?answer_class=AnswerBase It is a very understanding work environment. Many of my co-workers are around the same age, so even if we are swamped with work, we still get some laughs and good times. We invented Tasty Tuesdays, where everyone under the age of 26 goes for lunch on Tuesdays together. It gives us a little fresh air and puts our minds back in order for the rest of the afternoon and week. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:37:04 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/586608?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/586606?answer_class=AnswerBase My main focus was to fact check every article before going to print. I was able to speak with man different types of people and learned how to be professional. I also wrote feature articles and profiles and contributed to our sister magazines, Park Place and New Jersey Bride. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:34:18 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/586606?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/586628?answer_class=AnswerBase Other than journalism, I would try teaching. I would love to teach high school students English or literature. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:55:28 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/586628?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/449024?answer_class=AnswerBase My dream job is a place where I feel at home, where I wake up every morning excited to go into work. It would include writing, editing and/or reporting. It would also include job advancement, a diverse environment and benefits. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:02:49 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/449024?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/449009?answer_class=AnswerBase Growing up in New Jersey, I have always taken day trips into New York City. To me, it's the busiest, most exciting city there is and one of the best cities for journalism. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:58:12 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/449009?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/448983?answer_class=AnswerBase I love fiction novels, scrapbooking and keeping a journal. I have filled over 12 journals in the past six years. My journals range from short stories to poems to questions about life. It's relaxing and keeps me writing daily. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:45:47 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/448983?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/448945?answer_class=AnswerBase I am most passionate about sharing news with the world and being able to influence as many people as possible. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:36:02 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/448945?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/448938?answer_class=AnswerBase My most memorable summer job was interning with The County Seat Newspaper. It was my first real experience in journalism that was outside of the classroom and campus. It proved to me that I truly have a passion for news and that journalism was the path I wanted to take in life. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:31:33 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/448938?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/448921?answer_class=AnswerBase While working on Quinnipiac University's student-run newspaper, The Chronicle, our advisor, also one of my journalism professors was a huge influence in my life. She helped me start my weekly column and gave me the confidence to go outside the lines in journalism and in life. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:28:24 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/448921?answer_class=AnswerBase