Monday, December 1, 2014

So I got a job at Google

Senior year of college was stressful yet rewarding. Half the time I was focused on finding the perfect job and the other half I was relaxing and enjoying the fact that I had everything set up for me after graduation.

I remember that one January morning.  My recruiter called me as I was waiting in my apartment in Gainesville and I heard the best news of the year: I got the job. In six months I was going to move across the country, find an apartment, create a new life, make new friends, buy new things, and I was going to work for Google.



A couple of months in, I still can't believe I'm here. As some may know, Google has been rated the #1 place to work in the US for several years now. Their perks, company culture, and opportunities are unmatched. The people I have met here are the smartest, friendliest and have the most interesting stories. I seriously couldn't have imagined working anywhere else.


My role is as an Associate Account Strategist working in Google's online advertising platform: AdWords. Basically, I work with small and medium business owners/media agencies to optimize and troubleshoot AdWords accounts. It's a fun role that allows for strategizing, problem-solving and working on your interpersonal skills. Forbes even wrote about my team earlier this year. 

This is just the beginning of my life as a yuppie but I'm sure I'll have plenty more stories to tell. 


Sunday, March 9, 2014

2013 at a glance

jan 
Start of a fresh new year -- great things to come.

feb
Valentines day, roomie time, birthdays and my little sister turned 10!

mar
Went on a spring break cruise! Johnson & Johnson National Case Competition.

apr
Earth day celebration :)

may
Enactus National Exposition 2nd runner up!

jun
Interned with a top marketing analytics company in Atlanta and moved in with one of my besties for the summer.

jul
Traveled around the "south". So many music festivals and food. Great food. Still interning.

aug
Finished interning. Moved in with Stephen! Started my senior year in college. Started working part-time for UF. Attended my first wedding.

sep
Gator football! Enactus outings.

oct
Turned 21... enough said. BARCELONA! 2nd annual Epcot Food and Wine Festival experience.

nov
Celebrated my 2 year anniversary with Stephen. Started writing my grad school thesis (on Google). Thanksgiving in Miami.

dec
Graduated with my undergraduate degrees in marketing and psychology. Interviewed with dream company.


Update: 

jan
Accepted a full-offer with Google in HQ Mountain View, CA.