Here it goes, this is my first blog for Ph.Creative since joining the company as an Administrator in late January. I decided to write about how I’ve found my first few weeks, luckily I don’t have to stretch the truth to keep the boss happy because the truth is… I love my job!
When I was offered an interview I got straight online and started to research the company, to ensure it was somewhere I could really kick start a career and put some roots down. I must say this is the first role I have applied for where I’ve seen my potential boss on YouTube and featured in the local press before even meeting him!
Like most people new in the job, I spent my first few days being terrified of doing something wrong, trying to remember everybody’s name and working out the Krypton Factor-like puzzle of who has which cup in the kitchen. Thank god for Pantone coloured mugs and Ph.Green.
There are lots of things the team have in common, their passion for all things creative being the most obvious, the Everton FC / Liverpool FC divide which is normally the main topic of conversation on a Monday morning (Come on You Blues!) and their ability to answer the same question I have asked a hundred times before, without looking even slightly annoyed. Yet their individual talents and personalities make our Rodney Street office not only a diverse place to work, it’s also really fun.
Guiding our clients through their individual projects, from the initial meeting and a coffee, to sending their websites live and watching them grow, that’s the job satisfaction we all work so hard to achieve. What I think sets Ph.Creative apart from the rest, is that every single person is involved in every single project. We’re a team.
I’ve become so much more aware of the amount of time and effort invested into networking around the city centre. The idea of simply meeting up with a fellow local business to discuss how we might be able to help each other is fantastic. Even if there is no scope at the present time, it doesn’t matter; we made another friend and forged a new business relationship.
During these first few weeks I have learnt so much about the industry, where we’ve been and where we’re going to, our clients and their needs and aspirations, and I’ve learnt about myself.
I’m not afraid of making a mistake because I’ll get it right next time. I don’t get anybodies name wrong anymore, because I drew a named seating plan and stuck in on my desk. Also, it’s not really the end of the world if you get the red cup when you know yours is always the green one.
I realise that in writing this blog I am going to have to write a follow-up to prove its still fun and I’m making new mistakes. Maybe I can tell you more about the characters here in another few weeks, the adventures of Google Dave, Disco Steve and of course ‘Internet Marketing Genius’ Bryan Adams is enough to write a book.
But for now I’m still the new girl.
