She Does the City on FacebookHer Career
Rachel Singer: Web Editorial Coordinator, Transcontinental digital consumers group
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 10:27.
CAREER TIPS
1. Try not to internalize workplace issues.
2. Everybody makes mistakes!
3. Always show a desire to learn.
4. Everybody needs a laugh once in a while, even your boss!
5. You are going to spend a lot of your life working, so make sure you take the time to pick something you love to do!
These are some of the websites I work on (Canadian Living, Elle Canada, Style at Home, More Magazine, Homemakers)
1. What does a typical Thursday look like for you, starting from when you wake up – to heading to bed?
Can I do Wednesday instead?
Wednesdays are crazy for me! I usually wake up in a panic thinking about the e-newsletter I have to build and send out before 12 pm. I spend the morning putting it together and after 19 test runs it is usually good to go! If I’m really motivated I will take a spin class at lunch, I don’t mind being sweaty at work!
2. What was your first job out of school?
While I was doing my undergraduate degree at U of T I interned at LOULOU magazine under their fashion and beauty editor in Toronto. About a week after I graduated I was offered a job at The Shopping Channel working on their e-commerce website. It was my first full time PAYING gig.
3. What are the 3 skills you require most to do your job well?
To work in the web you have to have the ability learn new skills very quickly, and have the desire to learn. If I wasn’t able to adapt and re-adapt everyday I would not be a valuable asset to the teams I work on.
4. What do you love most about your career?
It’s so fun! I love working with women and building websites for women!
5. If a woman wanted to get into this business, what are your recommendations of how they should start?
I always recommend that you start off with an internship. There are many different types of jobs in the publishing industry, which only an internship can give you the opportunity to experience. Also if you are willing to work for free, then you know that it will make you happy in the long run!
6. If you could try a different career on for a year, what would it be?
I would be a hairdresser because it is creative job which requires a lot of interacting with people. I would get a great muscle tone in my arms from all the blow outs!