Alternative Day at work

Yesterday, I arrived at work and felt awkward. It was probably because this wasn't my normal day of schedule. I normally work only Monday, Wednesday, Friday. However, since I was absent on Monday (due to me being in Florida for my cousins wedding), I decided to make up the day so I could maintain my perfect attendance record that I have this summer. Coming into work, I was introduced to an entire new staff of Hot 97 workers. From the security guards to the part timers who only work Tuesdays and Thursdays. When I noticed this, I thought today was going to be a rough day. This is because I had to get acquainted with people that I wasn't accustomed in working with.

However, when I arrived in the Promotions Department, everything changed. This was because people didn't matter because the assignments needed to be completed. There was still a lot of work that needed to be completed. Also, luckily I came into work that day because we were short an intern, a couple of part-timers, Senior Promotions Director and our Director of Promotions for Hot 97, Kiss FM and RXP. Hence, the entire office was quiet. Also,Taneka was supposed to be out of the office but surprisingly she came in because there were too many people not in attendance (however, she was leaving early).

As usual, when I came in, I went straight into my daily ritual of checking all the department voicemails. This took about an hour then I proceeded to calling the contest winners who's event was this week or weekend. Normally, the week of an event, we call the winners everyday until they come and pick up there tickets(this is so they can get a constant reminder that there tickets are at the station ready for pick up. Most of the time the winners would come the last day to claim their prize). This week was the contest winners of the John Legend Concert featuring India Arie, Mister Cee and Funk Master Flex last summer Cruise ride and The Hot Smoking Presents: De La Soul. As you can see, yesterday was a busy day with just dealing with contest winners. However, I also had to finish the assignments that I left to do the previous day.

These assignments were to pack event bags, call possibly promotions department Fall interns and schedule and interview time with them. This took awhile because a lot of people faxed resumes and cover letters as a means of applying for the internship. Total, we scheduled ten (10) interviews for the upcoming week. While doing this, winners are coming in to claim their prizes rapidly. The next step of the internship process was to interview the people that we scheduled for that day. I was happy about this because I wanted to see who they were going to hire for the fall semester. When the first person came in, Taneka allowed me to take part in the first portion of the interview (which would be me and Ashely). The second portion is if we approved, they would meet with Taneka. I was extremely excited about this because they actually wanted my input in choosing the upcoming interns. When the first person came, I was anxious. We sat him down in the conference room, got his portfolio with his resume and cover letter and began the interview process. My role in the interviews was to state the role of an intern and to give a brief description of a days work. When it was time for him to speak, he was so nervous that he didn't know what to say. Every question we asked he answered something completely opposite of what we asked. Instantly, I didn't feel he should be hired. That and that he wore club apparel to and interview. He had a big fake diamond chain, ring and matching watch. When we finished, we went back and told Taneka our opinion and she gave us a business card to hand to him. As you can see, he didn't make it to the second round. When the second person came in, he didn't want to here anything about and internship, he wanted a part-time or full time position. We were so upset because he wasted our time because he knew what he was applying for. He is another one who received a business card.

When that finished, I proceeded in accomplishing my task because it was 5pm. When I began to pack up and leave, Taneka asked if I wanted to work last minute at the John Legend concert. Instantly I accepted because it was an invite to sit in the VIP Suite boxes with our special winners and radio show joc (Big Dennis). All I had to do was take attendance and then enjoy the show. In addition, I received five (5) tickets for me to invite my friends to accompany me to the show.

When my five friends and I arrived to the show, I began to feel like a important and rich. This is because I was given the full VIP treatment. Overall, I enjoyed the show and everyone that was in the suite with me. I also felt accomplished because they had me for the first time do and event solo. All the pressure was on me but I succeeded. In conclusion, it was a long day that was not in my schedule but was glad that I worked. This showed determination, ambition and responsibility. Also, I enjoyed everything because when you have a job that you enjoy, you begin to reap with all the benefits.