You’ll not that I’m not too excited over this, or excited at all, for this opportunity. In the two years since I was let go, if you’ve been reading these comics over that time, I’ve been down the “Apply for,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Some of you may be thinking, “Hey, why don’t you get a job at McDonalds*. or Walmart, or some other retail establishment? At least until you get a Commercial Art job again?” Well, here’s the problem with that, Those jobs[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Yes, that’s right, I’ve actually gotten a few responses to applications recently. Now none of these are assured of anything, I mean they said they were interested in me, because of my resume. At least I think so. I don’t[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I really can’t say what prompted me to answer my phone. A call at the 5:00 hour from a number I didn’t recognize is a sure fire ignore and send it to voice mail, yet, I did answer. The recruiter[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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…
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…
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’m conflicted. I’d like to work in the candy and gum industry again. I had fun when I worked in that industry before and I did really good work for them when I did. But- That commute could be a[…]↓ 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…