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Jenna's work combines: Technology, Non-Profit Organizations, and Communicating / Sharing Stories
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
DePaul University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Search Marketing Strategists:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Agricultural Communication/Journalism
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I joined my high school newspaper and discovered a love for telling stories.
2.
In college I changed my major three times.
3.
I held various internships in journalism, multimedia, and communications.
4.
Figured out that I could use digital and online media to pursue all three of my interests.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Family:
Journalism is a dying field, you won't make any money in that industry.
How I responded:
Be confident and believe in your own career aspirations, then do everything in your power to make it happen.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
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