Alicia Staffa's answers

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....

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!

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....

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.