Cerise's InterviewBecause of busy schedules, Cerise and I decide it is best for us to Face Time. The virtual interview commences and it feels as if we were sitting across the table from one another. Wondering if there is a particular reasoning behind it, I ask Cerise why she is undecided. Cerise has no hesitation. She explains that she is young and does not want to rush into a particular career. Cerise goes on to eloquently explain that she has definitely thought about her future career much more frequently lately but she is still far from making a decision.
Mindful of the influences in my life, I am assured that Cerise has several people in her life that may have at one point in her life swayed her towards a certain route. After asking Cerise if this has ever occurred, she gives a wide grin and says, “Yes, my mom!” Cerise shares that her mother has her own law firm. Cerise claims that her mother always wanted Cerise lean towards law. Cerise says that her mother is one of her biggest role models and thus considered law for a moment. She goes on to say that she realized that she did not want to pursue a career in law after an internship at a local law firm. Cerise said that she, “Just could not do that for the rest of my life.” Aware of the relatively high job security that most lawyers have, I ask Cerise if she is worried about the job availability of a potential field. That gravity of the question seems to have really hit home. Cerise’s face turns to stone. I can tell she has pondered this question before. Cerise explains that she has been increasingly interested in a career with a fashion magazine. She clarifies by saying that this field is not only highly competitive but also depends on “who you know.” |
I go on to ask a question that I find very intriguing, especially for undecided students. I want to know Cerise’s motivation for a job (i.e. money, happiness). She promptly says happiness. She glows as explains that she wants to wake up everyday jubilant about going to work. Cerise emphasizes that she does not want to go through the motions just to get a decent check. Cerise explains that she cannot give her all to a career that she is not passionate about. She says money is of course a bonus but it is not a primary motivation. Cerise also mentions that being able to make a difference in the world with the job she has is an enormous motivation. Looking very sincere she says she wants to be remembered as an individual that improved the lives around her. With my final question, I ask Cerise if she is surprised with the number of undecided students she found in college. She immediately exclaims jokingly with, “Hell no!” She conveys that college students are young and adventurous and thus are bound to constantly flip flop a decision of this magnitude. |