New year, new term, new module... what else is new?

This year has started off with a bang - I am in the process of buying a house, I interviewed for another job this week (but unfortunately I wasn't successful), training for the marathon and, to top it off, I am producing a charity event to raise money. Things couldn't be busier and I am ready to take on the challenges of the year ahead.

How have you started your new year? And what challenges do you intend to face/overcome this year?

I applied for a Production Assistant role at another company that would have boosted my career prospects, so I was really hoping for a big break. Unfortunately they advised that I was a little too inexperienced in comparison to other candidates that also applied. However, I am not going to let it shake my confidence; as one door closes, another door opens, so I will treat this as a lesson and persevere with a new strategy and more determination.

So, how can I get more experience?

As part of my fundraising for the marathon, I have thrown myself in at the deep end and began producing my first ever concert. I didn't think I would be creating a project from scratch so soon in my career and it has already started to give me a huge sense of achievement. I thrive off working on a project from beginning to end, no matter how small, and it is this kind of thing that motivates me in this industry. This is just the sort of experience I need!

Perhaps I will develop the concept and bring it back again later in the year...

So far, this year is turning out to be a great challenge. I must admit I am a little stressed but I mustn't let myself get overwhelmed. Just remember to take each day as it comes.