Shoot your shot.

I can’t stress enough how incredible of a resource Linkedin is. It’s funny to think about how social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram allows us to follow and interact with our favorite celebrities, influencers, etc. Linkedin, on the other hand, can connect you to your future coworker, professional mentor, or even employer! Upgrade to premium (I know paying $30 a month for it may suck, but think of it as an investment). Utilize every aspect that premium has to offer. Do my favorite thing - slide into people’s dms. Do your research. Introduce yourself. Ask if they are willing to share how they got to where they are now. Put yourself out there because you have nothing to lose. If they don’t, it is what it is! If they respond, who knows what door that can open. Because of Linkedin, I was able to connect with a UO alum who happens to be an art director at one of my favorite cosmetics companies in NYC. Because of one message, I now have plans to meet with her while I’m in the city. SHOOT YOUR SHOT BABY. You got nothing to lose.

Miranda Bass - May 5th, 2019.