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.:Resource Guides:Interviews-Jillian Matundan.
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Interviews
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Jillian J.P. Matundan
Washington College 2001
Political Science, Drama
Electoral Campaigns
Field Staff, Advance Lead, Volunteer Coordinator
Last campaign: McCall for Governor 2002, NYS
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A Day in the Life
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What are three things you love and three things you find challenging or frustrating about your work? |
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| Love: |
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Trying to make a difference |
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People |
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Pace |
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| Challenging or frustrating: |
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Politics |
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Pace |
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What is the most important task on your desk right now? |
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The most important task that was on my desk was trying to get Carl McCall elected. It was encompassing, broad and very demanding, from the events we planned, to community outreach, to general campaign strategies.
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What drives you to do this work? What makes you want to get out of bed every morning? |
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I love what I do. I believe in the person that I am seeking to put into office and believe that I am part of trying to make a difference in the world of politics.
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How often do you "dress up" for work? Describe the culture of your organization. |
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It would depend on the situation. For office work or field work on a campaign, we tend to wear what is comfortable. For events and when important people are in the office, you tend to dress in business clothes.
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In a typical month, about what percentage of your time is spent on the following activities? |
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| Talking on the phone |
80% |
| Dealing with email |
80% |
| Meetings with individuals |
40% |
| Meetings with groups/committees |
90% |
| Traveling |
80% |
| Writing |
10% |
| Reading |
30% |
| Researching |
30% |
(Note: respondents could allow their answers to add up to be more than 100%)
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What do you do when you are feeling burned out at work? |
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Turn on some music, meditate, breathe, and go back to work.
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