so it is my day fourth out in the field to do sales. It wasn't good today in terms of sales but i think i take back good lessons as to improve my next few days. Also, everyday is a learning day and i guess i shall applaud myself that i managed to self-motivate at the final hr of my job and went back field to pitch to 2 people!
it's really all in the mind.
sales can be easy & difficult. easy because it's just the standard things you introduce but of course the way to put it is another skill to acquire. I think i am still figuring this industry step by step, see what it can offer me and whether i can fit into it.Everyday a learning day, everyday a new day.
What makes me stay on despite nil sale is because
the learning opportunities the company offers
the happening and motivating colleagues and boss! (my boss came down tampines from office [at tanjong pagar] just to talk to me and bought drinks for us!) when i sold things, i received 4-5 smses from colleagues whom i nv spoke to before. when i don't do well, like today, i also received smses that encourage me a lot. they don't have to "suck up" to me right? i am a newbie and it's the seniors who sms-ed to spur me on, to make me feel better.
i wanna be like some of them aka the branch managers who are just as young as me! I wanna get inspired from leaders who are willing to share. I met a young lady who is 4 years into the industry after she grad from mechanical engineering from nus today and she really is a role model. She has no air at all despite leading a team of about 20 men and willing to sit down meet us to share her uncertainties and goals when she first stepped into the industry.
hmm, at the end of the day, it's ur personal goals that push u further. at least, this is what i found out from my 4 days in my company. That's why self motivation is soo important, ask yourself why are you doing what you'r doing. There's nothing wrong with someone wanting a stable job with constant income, there's also nothing wrong with someone who wants a full-commissioned job but more of where you set your sight for the longer run.
sales is tough but i know i can make it and i'll make it better tomorrow.
i dun wanna do sales.
but i dun mind doing sales for the product i believe in.
i dun wanna do marketing.
but i dun mind doing marketing for the company that i like.
i dun wanna do admin.
but i dun mind doing admin for the necessary preparation that will aid in my career.
i wanna do events, for a good cause i.e wedding planner.
i wanna do events, for a personal networking i.e corporate/conferences
i wanna do events, for money i.e mkting and sales. (not)
i wanna deal with the tourism sector.
i wanna deal with the drama and media sector.
i wanna deal with ...
what do i envision myself?
it's fine that the end might not be what i envision right? Because if i do know, then there's nothing interesting anymore...i wanna break from my comfort zones because feeling at ease all the time doesn't bring in growth..
dramaM0M0; |11:57 PM|
Monday, August 08, 2011
i watched "City Hunter" starring Lee Min ho and Park Min Young on scv and decided to finish the show online since the tv only has the program twice a week. It was pretty well done and i must say the actors' emotions etc don't look raw nor under standard. They are only 24-25 years old and I would say if opportunities come by, their acting skills will go a greater height.
anw, this entry isn't supposed to be praising them. but i just wanna add some color to this blog. and so I do have a different perspective of Lee Min Ho after his appearance from Boys over flower. Personally, i think he looks better in City Hunter and has definitely gain that charisma from the character that he was dealing with.
So I also thought of another two korean male actors whom i kinda fond of after watching "A moment to remember" (a movie in 2005) as well as "kim sum soon" (a korean drama) and they are: Jeong Woo Seong & Hyun Bin respectively.
Of course, pretty korean actresses caught my attention too. Son Ye Jin from "A moment to remember",Ku Hye Sun from "Boys over flower" as well as Kim Tae Hee from "Love story in Harvard".
heh. feels a lil like those pri sch days when i would flip magazines and look at the rising celebs. oh wells.
a moment to remember:Jeong Woo Seong & Son Ye Jin I think he was very man in the show and she being very gentle.
below: Hyun Bin
Lee Min Ho's look in city hunter vs boys over flower. was it the hair problem?
Park Min Young from City Hunter. Her skin is flawless! Her close up shots on screen was like ahhhhhhh sooooo pretty!
the lady who got famous because of her self take pictures and was spotted to enter the showbiz:Ku Hye Sun
Last but not least Kim Tae Hee, i really think she's sooo gorgeous! But that kinda restricts the type of character that she can deal with. kk. back to job hunt.
dramaM0M0; |12:07 AM|
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
and so this entry begins with me telling you that i have rejected c&k last week. I didn't mind venturing into a brand new industry that i have never done before but not when it requires to tie me down for 2 years. I don't wish to be bind when i ain't sure if the job suits me in the long run, hence despite the good reputation the company has and the potential prospect i'll get, i decided to give it a miss.
It was a struggle. It was a first job offer (other than a louya 1.6k job that some events company gave). It was a good experience for interview skills.
and soooo it was back to job search last wednesday and yup the cycle repeats.
The big question is there since the day i had to decide if i wanna give c&k a shot and it is: WHAT DO I WANT TO BE AT THE END OF THE DAY? A retail manager or conference manager. I know the mind chose the latter so it just further confirm that it was a good decision to drop c&k.
However, wanting to be a conference/events manager is also something vague. Cos i am still unsure of the actual job scope but am asking around to get more information. (thankq friends who have helped me to keep a look out).The industry has a spectrum of activities and so do i wanna be part of those bigger projects where i deal with a small portion of it or do i wanna manage my own smaller scaled event like some company's dnd or meeting? The more you find, the more you realise things ain't that simple. On top of that, i often question my own abilities if i am cut for it. I have my weaknesses in events management as well so what are the qualities that will impress interviewers?
My parents hope that i can get a steady job aka regular hours and steady pay. My ambition to enter the events industry has its first hurdle: to gain my parents' support. Then again, i don't really need them to give me encouragements in it but rather, an understanding mind that this is what i see myself doing and willing to excel in it because of my past experiences. Who doesn't wanna do something that he/she can feel good about? right? So, while i still trying to squeeze my way into the industry, i have to "convince" them along the way. I understand their concern and so that also make me think of another question: Am i just narrowing my options to events? What about some govt job/other service sector that may satisfy my wants?
so MANY QUESTIONS!!! grrr.
shan't elaborate on that question but actually if you ask what has been really my keen interest in career. i would say it's the media industry aka front line drama/broadcast/performance. I wanted it since young but never dare to continue to dream about really entering the industry because of my complexion, because of the knowing that it'll be a big NONO from my parents. tsk tsk tsk.
and now i am gonna look into websites after websites to source for interested positions from 1-2 industries. aye, what a way to end this entry.
lucks to all.
dramaM0M0; |11:48 AM|
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