In recent weeks most of my job leads have turned up as dead ends. I have quickly realized just how unfriendly the economy is right now, especially if you just graduated college.
So consider this a want ad.
I am a graphic designer, searching for employment, preferably in the South East. If you know of ANYONE with a business or church or hot dog stand (ew I hate hot dogs, but you get my point) that would be interested in hiring someone for their design needs PLEASE contact me at meforrester@gmail.com
In the meanwhile, I will be searching for some kind of part time employment here in Auburn so I don't begin to "crawl the walls" or go "stir crazy" as my Dad puts it.
Also, even more than contacts of people you might know that are hiring, I would like to ask for your prayers. It never hurts to petition the one who created the idea of "work".
Thanks again, and I will be sure to keep you posted as the search progresses.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
The Job Hunt Continues
Hey everyone!
Well I feel that it's way past due for an update around here. Yes, I did officially graduate from Auburn. I have the paper to prove it! Since then I have begun my epic quest for employment which continues to be a rather elusive entity. Last week I visited Memphis, TN and had a few interviews.
The first was at Speak Creative. Unfortunately they are not hiring, but I had an "informal introduction" which went well. I think if something should develop there I would learn quite a lot about the industry. They did advise me to continue to learn as much as I could about web design because that is where they are growing the most.
The second interview was for a part-time design job with White Station Church of Christ. It went very well from my perspective and I was very comfortable answering the questions that they had for me. I am not sure how this one could work out seeing that it is part-time, but you never know!
The third interview was with Harvest Creative. I have to say out of my other interviews (including the one in Birmingham in September) this one was the most enjoyable. I really clicked with the staff there, and they were very complimentary of my work. I am expecting a follow-up call at the end of the month after they decide where their new location is going to be.
Since returning to Auburn I have continued to apply for various openings in the South East and have yet to hear back from anyone else. I know that the economy isn't very friendly right now, especially if you're new to the "real world", but something will turn up.
So you might be wondering what I have been doing in my spare time. Well to answer that inquiry, I have taken up several freelance projects. I am in process with the following: Map design for the Alabama Historical Association through the University, t-shirt design for the site Politics4All (I actually have a meeting with them tomorrow morning), t-shirt series with the organization called Loveless based on India (I'm SO excited about this one, I love their apparel!), edits for the Sound of Hope so it can go to print soon, a logo design for a consignment shop in Tampa called "Fresh Threads", and a few others that I can't recall at the moment.
Through my interviews I have decided to listen to the advice of those in the industry. Web design is growing and the need for web designers is becoming very essential to secure employment. I have decided to sit in on a web design class while I am still in Auburn. Granted I did take this class in the past, but I need it again because I didn't catch everything the first time through.
So that's where I'm at for the moment. I want to go ahead and apologize if I twitch a little should you ask me the question "Do you have a job yet?" because I don't have a solid answer for you. I appreciate the inquiry though and I will be sure to keep you updated as I continue to search for work.
If you know of anyone in need of a graphic designer please contact me at: meforrester@gmail.com! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Well I feel that it's way past due for an update around here. Yes, I did officially graduate from Auburn. I have the paper to prove it! Since then I have begun my epic quest for employment which continues to be a rather elusive entity. Last week I visited Memphis, TN and had a few interviews.
The first was at Speak Creative. Unfortunately they are not hiring, but I had an "informal introduction" which went well. I think if something should develop there I would learn quite a lot about the industry. They did advise me to continue to learn as much as I could about web design because that is where they are growing the most.
The second interview was for a part-time design job with White Station Church of Christ. It went very well from my perspective and I was very comfortable answering the questions that they had for me. I am not sure how this one could work out seeing that it is part-time, but you never know!
The third interview was with Harvest Creative. I have to say out of my other interviews (including the one in Birmingham in September) this one was the most enjoyable. I really clicked with the staff there, and they were very complimentary of my work. I am expecting a follow-up call at the end of the month after they decide where their new location is going to be.
Since returning to Auburn I have continued to apply for various openings in the South East and have yet to hear back from anyone else. I know that the economy isn't very friendly right now, especially if you're new to the "real world", but something will turn up.
So you might be wondering what I have been doing in my spare time. Well to answer that inquiry, I have taken up several freelance projects. I am in process with the following: Map design for the Alabama Historical Association through the University, t-shirt design for the site Politics4All (I actually have a meeting with them tomorrow morning), t-shirt series with the organization called Loveless based on India (I'm SO excited about this one, I love their apparel!), edits for the Sound of Hope so it can go to print soon, a logo design for a consignment shop in Tampa called "Fresh Threads", and a few others that I can't recall at the moment.
Through my interviews I have decided to listen to the advice of those in the industry. Web design is growing and the need for web designers is becoming very essential to secure employment. I have decided to sit in on a web design class while I am still in Auburn. Granted I did take this class in the past, but I need it again because I didn't catch everything the first time through.
So that's where I'm at for the moment. I want to go ahead and apologize if I twitch a little should you ask me the question "Do you have a job yet?" because I don't have a solid answer for you. I appreciate the inquiry though and I will be sure to keep you updated as I continue to search for work.
If you know of anyone in need of a graphic designer please contact me at: meforrester@gmail.com! Thanks so much for stopping by!
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