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…
As the interview went on it was so very apparent that I was NOT a fit for this job. It was also very apparent that it wasn’t really a graphic design position. It felt more of a Jack-of-all-trades position and[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I answered the phone because it was from Express Employment, but now that I think of it, I wonder why. As of today I’ve had no success on getting a job through Express Employment. So why should this opportunity be any[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not implying that just because of my portfolio and resume that shows my extensive work of 4o years as a Commercial Artist and Art Director that I should just be given a job. No, not[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I suppose over the last few weeks I could have brought up working on these characters, drawing (in Illustrator on my MAC) the different funny and zany bubblegum and claw machines, but just working daily on these pieces wouldn’t have[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This whole thing today was a mess, just a day of confusion. I mean, the Executive said they wanted to hire someone for this position by next week, and he asked me to come in, on my own time, to[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’m glad and not glad that I’m working on this project through Ed. In a way I’m not glad because there’s always a chance, like what happened here, because I’m working with a “middle man” and not speaking directly to[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Ups and downs of searching for a job. Yes, I was surprised that Clayton Kendall responded, but that they responded quickly and not with an e-mail but with a phone call. The person who called wasn’t someone from HR[…]↓ 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…