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Chelliephone · 06-25-2023, 02:33 AM

SPOILER!!: Prof. DeVries!

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Originally Posted by MadAlice

Tapio grew serious as he listened to Minerva. It seemed a shame to him to hear someone so young already second-guessing themselves and deciding they weren't good enough at something. Not that Tapio could judge anyone's talent for something like design (was that fashion design or home decorating? either way, not his expertise). And it was true, it could be hard to make a living in very competitive fields. It was also true, though, that sometimes people forever regretted not trying something like that.

"Well, it is true that some fields are very competitive and harder to make a living at than others, but it seems a shame to count yourself out right at the start. And you say you have built a portfolio already? That sounds like something you really have an interest in, and the desire to carry that through. What you might do is to bring your portfolio to the Job Fair and see if you can talk to anyone who's already working in that field--I think we will have some designers there. Ask them questions about how they got into it, maybe see if they'd take a look at your work and give you some feedback. At least that would be more objective than your just deciding you're not good enough on your own. Though I'm afraid I personally don't have enough knowledge of that field to give you a valid opinion.

"As to other careers--because you might as well explore several while you have the opportunity--well, you certainly have the grades to go into Herbology, though I may be prejudiced there. Though there is always the option of doing landscape design of some sorts, combining your love of design with your aptitude in Herbology. You could even combine it with history--I know of a few people who own old, historic homes that wish to create gardens and grounds that contain plants from the same time period as their houses, and are willing to pay a lot of money for it.

"I do have some brochures and pamphlets here on various careers," Tapio went on as he leaned down to dig in one of his desk drawers. ""They talk about the qualifications needed for various jobs in the wizarding world. I'll let you pick out some to look over and maybe get some more ideas." As Tapio continued talking, a small green lizard appeared crawling up and over the large man's shoulder. It continued to walk carefully down the professor's sleeve as Tapio was still rooting around in his drawer, oblivious to his small guest.

Truly, it wasn't that Mouse meant to second guess herself the way that she did. But she was trying to be realistic. Her Aunt Cosette had always wanted to be an actress on bigger stages, but between the competitive nature of the field and then having her cousin.. she'd chosen to stay where she'd been successful in smaller theater showings. Which there was nothing wrong with, but it still hadn't been her initial dream. But life had thrown circumstances her way and Aunt Cosette had learned to take them in stride, being both realistic and making the best of what she did have available to her. Mouse just wanted to make sure she was doing the same, instead of shooting for the stars and ending up disappointed when her rocket lost power half way.

But.. Professor DeVries was right, the least she could do would be to attempt to show her design book around and the photos of the outfits she'd previously created. If someone liked it and there was any availability for any type of internship in the industry, excellent! But if not... it didn't hurt to have her back up options. "I'll take my look book with me, that's a great idea Professor. And if I door opens I won't close it merely because it could end up being a dead end. I won't know unless I step foot inside. But considering other options is safe too."

So she was very interested in the brochures he pulled out. The idea of landscape and design certainly sounded fun as well, and one she would consider. She loved being outside and working with plants was something so peaceful. It was also very nice to hear such praise from someone as experienced in the field as the Professor before her. "Thank you, sir. What other options with herbology might there be? Outside of design, which I do like, and a job with the ministry?"

She leaned forward to take a glance at all the pamphlets, before a little lizard on the man's sleeve caught her eye and the seventh year couldn't help but giggle. "I think you have another guest as well, sir. I think he's trying to assist you with locating your job resources." She grinned as the little guy disappeared behind the desk whilst on the man's arm.

06-25-2023, 02:33 AM	#17 (permalink)
Chelliephone Blast-Ended Skrewt Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 16,361 Hogwarts RPG Name: Vera Brinley Thanatos Gryffindor Graduated Hogwarts RPG Name: Mandrake Beery Slytherin Fifth Year	Job Fair Meeting! Anashti l Brat Pack l Sally & Dr. Finklestein SPOILER!!: Prof. DeVries! Quote: Originally Posted by MadAlice Tapio grew serious as he listened to Minerva. It seemed a shame to him to hear someone so young already second-guessing themselves and deciding they weren't good enough at something. Not that Tapio could judge anyone's talent for something like design (was that fashion design or home decorating? either way, not his expertise). And it was true, it could be hard to make a living in very competitive fields. It was also true, though, that sometimes people forever regretted not trying something like that. "Well, it is true that some fields are very competitive and harder to make a living at than others, but it seems a shame to count yourself out right at the start. And you say you have built a portfolio already? That sounds like something you really have an interest in, and the desire to carry that through. What you might do is to bring your portfolio to the Job Fair and see if you can talk to anyone who's already working in that field--I think we will have some designers there. Ask them questions about how they got into it, maybe see if they'd take a look at your work and give you some feedback. At least that would be more objective than your just deciding you're not good enough on your own. Though I'm afraid I personally don't have enough knowledge of that field to give you a valid opinion. "As to other careers--because you might as well explore several while you have the opportunity--well, you certainly have the grades to go into Herbology, though I may be prejudiced there. Though there is always the option of doing landscape design of some sorts, combining your love of design with your aptitude in Herbology. You could even combine it with history--I know of a few people who own old, historic homes that wish to create gardens and grounds that contain plants from the same time period as their houses, and are willing to pay a lot of money for it. "I do have some brochures and pamphlets here on various careers," Tapio went on as he leaned down to dig in one of his desk drawers. ""They talk about the qualifications needed for various jobs in the wizarding world. I'll let you pick out some to look over and maybe get some more ideas." As Tapio continued talking, a small green lizard appeared crawling up and over the large man's shoulder. It continued to walk carefully down the professor's sleeve as Tapio was still rooting around in his drawer, oblivious to his small guest. Truly, it wasn't that Mouse meant to second guess herself the way that she did. But she was trying to be realistic. Her Aunt Cosette had always wanted to be an actress on bigger stages, but between the competitive nature of the field and then having her cousin.. she'd chosen to stay where she'd been successful in smaller theater showings. Which there was nothing wrong with, but it still hadn't been her initial dream. But life had thrown circumstances her way and Aunt Cosette had learned to take them in stride, being both realistic and making the best of what she did have available to her. Mouse just wanted to make sure she was doing the same, instead of shooting for the stars and ending up disappointed when her rocket lost power half way. But.. Professor DeVries was right, the least she could do would be to attempt to show her design book around and the photos of the outfits she'd previously created. If someone liked it and there was any availability for any type of internship in the industry, excellent! But if not... it didn't hurt to have her back up options. "I'll take my look book with me, that's a great idea Professor. And if I door opens I won't close it merely because it could end up being a dead end. I won't know unless I step foot inside. But considering other options is safe too." So she was very interested in the brochures he pulled out. The idea of landscape and design certainly sounded fun as well, and one she would consider. She loved being outside and working with plants was something so peaceful. It was also very nice to hear such praise from someone as experienced in the field as the Professor before her. "Thank you, sir. What other options with herbology might there be? Outside of design, which I do like, and a job with the ministry?" She leaned forward to take a glance at all the pamphlets, before a little lizard on the man's sleeve caught her eye and the seventh year couldn't help but giggle. "I think you have another guest as well, sir. I think he's trying to assist you with locating your job resources." She grinned as the little guy disappeared behind the desk whilst on the man's arm. __________________ _________ _________________________________________ღ ღ ღ ღ ღ ღ ღ ღ ღ ღ Let them point and laugh at who we are, it's you and me here dancing from the start