Jennifer K. Robinson is published at US News and World Report Website
Newly Corporate is a member of the US News and World Report Career Blog Network “Outside Voices“. This post is an excerpt from US News and World Report and is Jennifer K. Robinson’s first digital publication with the prominent business magazine. Visit Newly Corporate , a resource for millennial and gen Y professionals.
By definition, hobbies are activities that yield pleasure or relaxation outside of your occupation. A great hobby can make you forget about the fires at work that may require attention when you return to the office. At first thought, hobbies might not seem appropriate in the workplace. However, the right hobby can be integrated into your career, causing greater job satisfaction. The benefits for you are easy to recognize—you get paid to do something you usually enjoy doing on your own time. You may also gain a positive reputation for being good at your hobby and successfully meshing it with your career.
I integrated my love of photography into my daily job in marketing communications. I love taking pictures—and everyone knows it. I am the go-to person for photography and imagery in my department. Not only am I using my skill, which makes me personally happy; I am saving money for the company by using my own professional camera to take pictures for presentations, for stock photos, and for our intranet. I am building a portfolio of professional imagery and getting to develop myself as a photographer while having fresh imagery for my own presentations and assignments…
One Response to “Jennifer K. Robinson is published at US News and World Report Website”
June 19th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Congratulations! And great post!
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