I had started attending couple of interviews but nothing really worked out in the start of my search, as there is huge competition with other local candidates. I did not give up on my job search. Feeling discouraged, so I spoke to my dad, who is not only my dad but my best advisor, he said, “Just follow your passion and dreams. I trust you.” These words really motivated me and I didn’t give up.

Since my origin is Indian, people usually think Indians are only capable of doing IT ( software jobs) and are not knowledgeable in any other fields. It’s discouraging to hear and I feel it’s a misunderstanding. However, my passion towards marketing helped me to not give up my dreams. I was still in search of jobs and attending interviews. I had several offers, but I declined as the companies did not have opportunities for growth. I was looking for a job with a company that offered growth and values each individual employee’s contributions. The workplace should have viable business plan so that I know I am helping the company succeed in both the short and long-term goals.

After a long search, I have been placed in the company that I was looking for in the city of San Francisco. I am now working as the Marketing Administrator for Simon Company at San Francisco Premium Outlets.

I am very happy and I think that this is my blessing from God and all my hard work has paid off. I am proud to be working in digital marketing and administrative work in my office. Even though my job is in the San Francisco Premium Outlets, it is far from a mall job. My position requires in depth knowledge and responsibility. The best thing about my job is that I am working with directors of the company. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Moreover, I am very proud to work in this company and I really love this job. I really mean it. Today I am happy; I am in a good position in my chosen field of study and I really thank my parents and my university who believed me and helped me to succeed. I can say to my fellow students or to any new students at CMU,” Believe in yourself and have self-confidence. This will help you to succeed.” CMU is like my second home after I left my home sweet home in India because every staff member of CMU had help me to become successful.

I have plans to do DBA in marketing in the future, which will help me to add skills to my profile and I prefer to study at this California Miramar University only. I recommend CMU for students who are passionate in their fields.