I received three “no thanks” and one call for an interview today. I also applied for one more job, but there’s a drawback to these online job searches in that you can only send your resume as text to most of them. For a graphic designer that doesn’t quite cut it, and it takes some digging to find any alternative method of applying to most of the jobs i’ve looked at.
I think i need to re-write my resume and re-think my cover letter strategies. I suspect i just don’t have enough experience to satisfy most employers, which is a major drag.
Anybody know an easy way to print light colors on black paper? Embossing a stamp would be too craft-y, i think. I’d better call some local print shops.
I want to go buy things to console myself. I’m in need of a cute track jacket (i.e. hoodless hoodie with stripes on the sleeves) but can’t ever find one i like. I can’t figure out what the heck happened to the black hoodie i used to have… every once in a while i just LOSE an article of clothing–not just socks, mind you, but bigger things that i like and ought not to just lose track of randomly.
I’m looking forward to playing some Mario Kart tonight. Get my mind off things.
Monday, May 5th, 2008 2:20 pm • clothes, graphic design, job hunting, jobs, printing, shopping, wii
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May 5th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
I put in a good word for you at the bookstore! Amy the marketing director is a good boss and fun to work for!
May 6th, 2008 at 9:28 am
During my latest intensive, all online job search, I found I got more positive responses and interviews after I redid my cover letter and started proclaiming how great I thought I was. So maybe try bragging about yourself a little? I know theatre’s different than graphic design, but I’m right there with the online application frustration.
May 7th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Thanks for your help guys. The interview went well, and i’ll be doing a phone interview with a company in chicago tomorrow!
May 7th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Best of luck with the Chicago interview! If you’re in the mood for some celebratory Mario Kart over the weekend, my friend code is below.
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I call Yoshi!