depressing day

Oh wad a depressing day.

Had my Strategy presentation in the evening. It would have been okay if we hadnt presented last! damn it. This time round the standard's really high. Wished we could have done better. I feel guilty for not having pushed harder. I mean i didnt put in as much as effort as i did for persuasion.

Anyway, there i was intending to meet my friends to cheer me up, but sadly things didnt turn out the way as planned. Felt so hurt. Quite some time since i felt hurt. But i think im gonna just let it past me. Maybe i misread people. Maybe im too sensitive. Maybe she's just tired. I think i'm sure there was some tears on my bus ride home.

Well, time will tell.

Amen.

Eliminated from Advertising Idol

Last week i had an interview for a dream internship at an MNC advertising agency. It was supposed to be a stepping stone for me to break into the creative side of Advertising. ALas, the results are out. Only one out of ten were chosen:

Dear Fadzli,

Thanks for coming to the interview and dropping a thank you note as well. Really appreciated it.

I can see that you are truly excited and passionate about the advertising industry and this is really great! However, I regret to have to inform you that we have decided to choose another person from SMU, not because you lack anything, but as there are so many to choose from, we had to take a decision.

Here's wishing you all the best with other interviews.

Perhaps there will be other opportunities in future.


MY REPLY:
Thank you for the reply, especially so on Good Friday!

I guess great things doesn't come easily eh? :o) With that, i would welcome any critique that you have regarding my interview and appreciate any further comments or suggestions on how i could better my chance in the advertising industry.


Best Regards,
Fadzli J
School of Business
Singapore Management University


HER REPLY:
to be honest, there's nothing wrong with you. You did very impressively during the interview, enthusiastic and passionate about the industry. We however felt that due the nature of the job would not be the best fit, even though you were willing to learn.

I would suggest that should you go for interviews for a job in the creative area, the best bet would be to continue with that same enthusiasm and give your best, along with a good portfolio built up.

all the best to you!


MY COMMENT: Well, i think its really sweet of her. But Damn i really thought i could get it: she even mentioned that i was the first to be interviewed cause she liked my resume!! Ok la. at least the defeat is kinda bittersweet. Sob Sob?? NO way!!! I'm gonna take a module during summer in end July instead. In the meantime, i AM GOING TO COLD CALL AND SEND RESUME TO ALL (k maybe not all) ADVERTISING COMPANIES. Haha!!

God Bless,
Faz

updates

okie, i know i dun really share my blog with anyone. but just in case any of u read this i would just like to update u guys on some stuff.

1) My mom (God Bless her!) is helping me with the flute payments with her newly aquired CPF (God Bless S'pore!).

2) I completed Salsa begineer's course and it was GREAT!! Deciding whether i should starve for a week to sign up for Advanced! (as if i will EVER starve myself. haha)

3) 3 presentations and 2 exams to go!

Will keep you and myself updated in future!

Love,
Faz

the Return

Dear Journal,

I finally decide to write again after seeing my fren's cool looking blog. It reminded me why i wanted to write blog- to express my emotions!

Life is cool. Although i am only left with 3 modules this term, my life is still as exciting. Persuasion course is wonderful; especially that the Professor likes me! (ok maybe my group) But then again she consistently make reference to my name when she commended on my group's efforts. God bless her. She reminded me how previously motivating teachers (and of course those that treat me as their pet) had a significant positive impact in my life. SIgh. missed those teachers.

My exams in 4 more weeks! And ill have 3 final presentattions due two weeks from now. Its gonna be exciting. I hope my grades will range from B+ to A-! I need to get to my honors grades again! (just a wee bit more)

I had a rather freaky dream today during my afternoon nap. i dreamt that me and my 2 bros were praying. The very weird thing is i was praying towards the kiblat while the other two were on my right praying towards me!!! God, its freaky all right. I felt better after checking out with my mom that dead people are placed perpendicularly to the kiblat while the mass prayed behind it. I always appreciate premonition, but not like this!! haha.

Anyway, i am keeping my fingers crossed for the Publicis Internship. It hotly sought after with 8 other candidates. If i dun get it, its probably due to gender. APparenlty they might prefer ladies cause most of their clients are in the welnees industry.

God Bless.

Faz
:o)