Alexa Logush

1. What are some past jobs/positions you have held?

On campus, I worked as an undergraduate student assistant in the TCNJ Center for Global Engagement, TCNJ Art Gallery, and the TCNJ Sarnoff Collection.

2. Were there any particular TCNJ courses/internships that helped jump-start your career?

I interned at two museums during my time at TCNJ. Both were during the summers after my sophomore and junior years of college. I interned at the Stickley Museum and at The Newark Museum in their Library department. Also, the work I did in the Art Gallery and Sarnoff Collection introduced me to a lot of the policies and procedures of working in an Archives-like setting.

3. What are your favorite memories of your time at TCNJ?

I was really involved in the TCNJ theatre community.  I also enjoyed being a member of Ink and reading some of my work aloud at meetings, The Goods, and student reading events. I additionally enjoyed my English seminar classes. They were some of the most rewarding courses I took while at TCNJ. Both seminars catered to my interests in literature and I enjoyed the books we read and discussions we had in class.

4. What are the most important skills you learned that you use today in your career?

As a student, I was really involved on campus, so I learned how to manage my time in order to accomplish tasks. In corporate Archives, one of our goals is to serve the company and abide by other departments’ deadlines. When research is due by a specific deadline, we have to ensure enough time to efficiently complete any request that may come in. I use a lot of what I learned as a history and English major to carry out research and stay organized and on top of things. I also became more comfortable with communicating clearly and confidently in a professional setting.

5. Do you have any advice for current TCNJ students trying to break into the business?

It’s absolutely imperative to believe in yourself and your abilities. If you believe in you and what you can accomplish, then others will too. It’s also important to remain persistent and hopeful. If you receive a rejection from one company or group, it may lead to something else down the road that’s ten times better. Also, never be afraid to convey how genuinely excited you are about the job. If something in the job description strikes your fancy, share that in your cover letter or with the person interviewing you. It’s great to be excited about the work you may do!