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How I Started Standing: Maya Lunnemann

By: Maya Lunnemann | 01/28/2008

It's easy to fall into a rut – that's where I was last year. While I enjoyed my job and adored my co-workers, I knew that it was time for a change. I needed new challenges and wanted to soak up as much information as I could. I shared this with a handful of close friends who bombarded me with tons of good advice.

One friend in particular, D, had some personal interactions with Standing Partnership – she knew they were looking for someone and asked if she could pass along my resume. To be honest, I scoffed a little bit – I really didn't want to stay in agency life. In fact, I had another opportunity that I eagerly anticipated. But I thought I'd humor her and sent her an updated resume – it was the best move I could have made.

Before I knew it, I was huddled in a secluded corner of a hotel lobby in Memphis doing my first phone interview. Soon after, I was in the Standing Partnership office, meeting lots of new faces. Here's the funny thing… I felt completely comfortable in the office, talking with my soon-to-be co-workers. Then came the interview with The Boss – but it was nothing like I expected! Cathy was very welcoming, sharing details of how the company was born and how it's grown. She shared her thoughts on culture and philosophy of Standing Partnership – and then I really knew I was at home. It's been four months since I've joined Standing, but it feels like I've been here forever.

I firmly believe, now more than ever, that things happen for a reason. Thanks, D.

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