If I don’t sound as excited or appreciative enough for this possible job opportunity it’s because my track record with job recruiters isn’t a positive one. Well, this interview, if it actually happens, is 13 days away. So, I guess[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’ve dealt with a lot of recruiters and hiring managers in the past 19 months of unemployment and the most consistent aspect of them all have been their “ghosting”, their lack of contact after either a phone or in person[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It’s funny, during our conversation the woman from Creative Circle sounded more excited than I did! Well, why not? With my extensive experience working in the toy industry, my resume and portfolio presents all of that to any potential employer.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I know I’ve discussed this in previous comics, getting a phone call from a recruiter who’s primary language is NOT English. (and before anyone says anything, NO, this isn’t some racist rant. I can’t comprehend why a company would hire[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’m glad that Ed called. Even though he was my manager while I was Art Director with Concord Confections we had an easy working relationship. We respected each other’s opinion and treated each other as a professional. I’ve done freelance[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Before anyone asks, “Why would she care if I was vaccinated for Covid if it was for a remote job?” well, there could be times when I’d have to go into the office to pick up equipment or attend meetings[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Yes, I know, that phone call could have been a spam call (because I didn’t recognize the number) but when you’ve been out of work for nearly a year and you’re still answering open positions online you never know when[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Yes, I normally won’t take my cell phone with me when I walk or jog at the park. Usually because in the summer, I don’t have many available pockets and when I’m jogging I don’t want to shake the phone.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
After sitting through that “interview” yesterday (and I put interview in quotes because it really didn’t feel like a conversation between two people in order to question and evaluate) and reading her feedback, I don’t know why that woman from[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I felt uncomfortable during the entire interview. Her attitude was bad and her whole demeanor was surly and unpleasant. There was a couple times during the interview that I felt like saying “Look, if you don’t want to interview me[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…