Nearly Half Way Through

It's the end of my fourth week at Ogilvy and it's been a adventure since day one. After the busy, diary filled first two weeks, things have died down. I have not had much work to get on with and it's horrible not having the adrenalin of being under pressure.

However, I have experienced talks on Consulting, Digital Media, Interaction, Systems and Domain to name a few. These presentations have really helped broaden my knowledge and take a different perspective when looking at scenarios in the workplace.

Although I have not been tremendously busy, I have ensured that I have occupied myself in the meantime. Work on a team project for the end of the placement is well underway despite a few initial hiccups! Furthermore, I have been able to socialise with a number of people with varying experience, offering me useful advice on future careers.

I now know for a fact that I want to be involved in sport representation. Working day-to-day on brands isn't what really gives me the drive. Working on something I'm passionate about, will not only be seen through my work, but my enthusiasm to get up the career ladder.

With this in mind, I have contacted the four major players in the agent world. However, only one response. Despite this it was a positive one. I must not only say that I have a passion for sport, but how I will translate it into the world of sports marketing and pr. With this in mind, it's made me really think about writing CV's to "get ahead of the game".

What's instore for the next 5 weeks is not known, but I'm hoping for the opportunity to work in the PR department and develop my skills built up in my first year of University.