what do you do...PART 2

So my interviewer sent a few follow-up questions so I thought I would post those too...

1.) I know you were President of the AASA? What inspired you to get involved? Along with being president, my main responsibility was being Chair of the Career Development Committee. I joined AASA to meet people in the program and get the most out of the program, but most importantly I joined and took the position as Chair so that I could meet professionals in the arts community in Boston and expand my network of contacts in order to prepare for working in that community.

2.) Were you a performance concentration here at BU? Yes, I followed the performance concentration.

3.) How did you go about scoring your job at the Kennedy Center (aka...did you have a hook-up? were you persistent?) To be honest, I think I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. I think there is definitely a combination of luck as well as preparation in getting a job, you need a little of both. As far as knowing someone, I had some connections, through my husband and his work there, to people in the education department here so that when I went in for my interview with the seven people here (yes I had to meet with SEVEN people) I was able to talk about Derek's involvement with the Center and use that connection. The most important thing I did though was prepare. I did a lot of research on the job and on the Kennedy Center as a whole so that I was able to have an informed conversation about the position, show why I chose to apply for THAT position and ask a lot of questions during my interview.

4.) Do you like the city of DC? What do you like best about the capital? I love DC, it's such a unique city with all the monuments, free museums, government buildings, etc. You can always find something to do and I don't I'll ever get used to driving by and seeing things like the Washington Monument out my window. Not to mention there is a restaurant in Dupont Circle called The Brickskeller that carries a 30 page beer menu with beers from all around the world. How great is that?!?


5.) What do you miss about the city of Boston? I miss the convenient apple orchards during the fall and the amazing leaves that you see in New England. I also miss being so close to Maine and taking trips to Ogunquit on a whim. Most of all, I think I miss my friends. Even though I was only in the area for 3 years I met some great people and I miss not being able to laugh and hang out with them now. (That's a hint for all you folks to come visit me, I'll buy you a beer!)