Now that I've been at Westchester Magazine for six months (though it somehow feels like I've been working there for both two years and only two weeks), I know what my everyday work essentials are AKA what I need to do my job. As a social media coordinator I obviously need to be connected to the internet pretty much 24/7, but I also need to be organized because I post for both the marketing department (the events) and editorial department (the online and in-print magazine), so here's what I use every day.
Computer -- I can't do my job without this fine piece of equipment. I have a PC at home, but I've been enjoying using a Mac at work, and I have to say I definitely like it.
iPad -- This is my personal iPad, but I use it everyday at work. I also use it at work events for live-tweeting and using Instagram.
Sticky Notes -- I've discovered that sticky notes help me keep things straight. I use sticky notes to right down my to-do lists that ways it's right there near my keyboard.
Notepad -- For long-term to-do lists I keep these on a notepad. It's also where I keep random information that I need to keep on hand.
Pocket Calendar -- There are lots of events and I have to go to all of them, so it helps to write them all down on this small calendar that way I know when I'm busy or not.
Mug -- I drink a lot of water at work. What is it about staring at a screen that makes me so dehydrated? I try to drink as much water as possible during the day because I forget when I get home.
Zipper Pouch -- Obviously for corralling my lip balms, lipsticks, and pens.
Extra: My Camera -- I may have bought my camera for personal use (and for this here blog of course), but I use it for work events as well.
P.S. -- What's in my work bag!
Computer -- I can't do my job without this fine piece of equipment. I have a PC at home, but I've been enjoying using a Mac at work, and I have to say I definitely like it.
iPad -- This is my personal iPad, but I use it everyday at work. I also use it at work events for live-tweeting and using Instagram.
Sticky Notes -- I've discovered that sticky notes help me keep things straight. I use sticky notes to right down my to-do lists that ways it's right there near my keyboard.
Notepad -- For long-term to-do lists I keep these on a notepad. It's also where I keep random information that I need to keep on hand.
Pocket Calendar -- There are lots of events and I have to go to all of them, so it helps to write them all down on this small calendar that way I know when I'm busy or not.
Mug -- I drink a lot of water at work. What is it about staring at a screen that makes me so dehydrated? I try to drink as much water as possible during the day because I forget when I get home.
Zipper Pouch -- Obviously for corralling my lip balms, lipsticks, and pens.
Extra: My Camera -- I may have bought my camera for personal use (and for this here blog of course), but I use it for work events as well.
P.S. -- What's in my work bag!
What are your work essentials?
