November was definitely application-heavy. I properly got into the flow of job hunting and ended up reformatting my spreadsheet to keep track of deadlines, platforms, and different requirements; it was getting a bit wild trying to juggle them all. One of the main things I focused on was an application for Service95, Dua Lipa’s platform about culture, art, and music. I applied through Creative Access, and for the first time ever, I felt like this was the perfect role to write a creative cover letter. It was a totally different format, and I actually really enjoyed making it. Hilly and Jem gave me loads of helpful feedback on it, and although I didn’t get past the final round, I did make it to the interview rounds, which felt like a big step.
I also went to the CSM careers fair and stopped by the McCann table (I’d applied there earlier), where they told me I should apply directly next time rather than through Creative Access so my application actually gets seen. Just that small tip made the whole fair worth it. Also, just reconnecting with other DPS and coursemates there reminded me I’m not the only one in this wild freelance scramble. Even just swapping tips helped.
I landed a role with the British American Football Association (BAFA) this month, too, which was a win. I had an informal chat to clarify expectations, and it felt like the start of something really good. One of my first tasks involved updating the BAFA WordPress site, I’d heard of WordPress loads before but never really used it properly, so it was nice to dive in hands-on. On top of that, I applied for a Digital Shift role, and although I didn’t get it, I received useful feedback, mainly to be more specific and focused in my answers. I’ve started keeping a list of answers to common interview questions, which I never really did before but now seems essential. I’m definitely building more confidence and strategy with each step when things don’t go as planned.