Jessica Jiji
United Nations
New York, NY USA
"There's nothing wrong with looking for what makes you feel good."
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Jessica's work combines: Government, Journalism, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Brown University
Graduate Degree
International Relations and Affairs
CUNY Graduate School and University Center
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Fell into her job "backwards."
2.
Was working at the U.N. for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and fell in love with the place.
3.
Started out doing grunt work, wasn't getting credit, bylines for her work.
4.
Her first contract was only for five days, says she had to "really prove herself in those five days."
5.
Now works as a newswriter covering breaking international developments
6.
Writes fiction and nonfiction books and screenplays on the side.
7.
Says there are a variety of ways to change the world and they all have value.
8.
Believes that finding happiness is "the major goal."
