I’m nearing the end of my second first day working at Talk. Having been invited back as a summer intern after a week-long externship in March, I feel like I have returned home. Not only does Talk offer an incredible learning experience, friendly uber-talented co-workers and adorable top dog Camden but also the opportunity to completely submerge myself in a to-do list.

For the last four years I have lived my life carrying around my to-do list and savoring the enjoyment of checking items off. Post graduation, I enjoyed one whole week without homework and without a job. I enjoyed sleeping in and naps on the beach, hoping to offset my sleep deficit from late-night studying, but I can only handle so much of that. With no agenda, I have had way too much free time to ponder issues of unemployment, pending financial doom and my recently canceled health insurance.

Today, Kirsty mentioned writing for Intern Diaries and reminded me that I have a unique perspective. I am one of the many recent college grads who is interning after graduation regardless of previous internship experience, because of the economy.

It’s a frustrating time for young professionals such as myself. I worked relentlessly to make myself a strong candidate for jobs after graduation, having interned for the American Heart Association, worked at Pyramid Public Relations, been an active member and leader in PRSSA, volunteered in my community and graduated magna cum laude. I did everything I could to prepare for the job market only to find that there were no relevant positions available.

I hope that if you can identify with my situation or know someone who can, that you will follow my Intern Diaries this summer. As my internship and job search progresses, I’d like to share what I learn to help you out or maybe just to make you laugh.