Guess what? My interview went so well on Friday that they hired me on the spot. Thats right, my first day is Friday and I am definitely excited. I'll be dealing with the websites for all the label's artists, something I know nothing about but am willing to learn. My interview was me and the four people who run the department, it was pretty intense. But they all seemed so nice and welcoming, and are really excited to hire an intern. Like my other internship, I will be the only intern so I will be holding a lot of responsibility. They also said that they have TONS of work for me to do but that if there is ever a slow day, I can help out other departments, which is exactly what I was hoping for.
Some people might say I sold out and gave up on my ultimate goal, but I don't think I did. I had to take a step back and realize that my path won't always be direct, and I have to accept that. In doing so, I became a lot more open to receive other opportunities, and I think this New Media thing will work out. The future of the music industry obviously lies with the Internet, and if I don't know how to use it, I'm going to be left behind. The key to being successful, not only in music but in anything, is to be able to see ahead of everyone else. If you can predict future trends, you can better prepare for them. I have predicted a surge in music and marketing on the Internet and a fall in the entire A&R process. I hope its not true, because my first love is and always will be artist development, but you have to be able to roll with the changing times. I'll miss my four day weekends, but I can't wait for my first day!
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