I'm back to job hunting for a permanent, full-time opportunity. I'm checking every job board and sending out my resume whenever I see a job that fits my skills and knowledge. In the meantime, I'm also networking by sending out e-mails to see if I can get any freelance graphic design projects. It would be really great to get my own graphic design business going too.
Well, I had started a job on June 3, 2009 as a "Marketing Manager of Business Development" for an HVAC company. It was a pretty good job with lots to do. My computer had all the latest software like Adobe CS4, the latest MS Office Suite, I had dual 23 inch wide screen monitors, my own office and a key to the place. Anyways.....
There were not only projects for business-to-consumer but, for business-to-business too. In the time I was there, I got two projects done. One was a two piece (letter) mailer and the other was a "Sorry We Missed You" door hanger. I had so much more to do, I still had not even really started. The supervisor wanted postcards, brochures, a 16 or 32 page promotional brochure; there was tradeshows to get ready for, just so many things to do.
When I went in on Monday, July 13, 2009, I had received a dreaded e-mail. Usually, one of the first things I'd do in the mornings, after putting my stuff away, was to check e-mail. The only e-mail I had was from the supervisor (the e-mail had no subject title). So, I open it and it states something like "I'm sorry, but I have to terminate your employment. Having a graphic designer is a luxury I cannot afford. And, with business being slow, I have to cut back".....UGH
Why hire someone to only let them go after 28 days? I think employers really need to think before they hire and not let people think they're going to be at a job for just a few days unless you know right off the bat that it's a temp assignment (if it is that). I mean, I know that anything can happen at any time and that's just the way it is, but....sheesh
I did see some signs in the time I was there such as, I wasn't getting the things I needed, I wasn't really getting the attention of the supervisor the way I should have when I was trying to talk to him about projects, etc.
Employers, please really think before you hire! Especially these days when people are really hoping for a steady job, we'd like it to be with a stable company
INTERVIEW
There's a possible interview on Monday, July 27. I hope it goes well and I get that job. From what I know, it's a company that deals with home re-modeling and interior design. That's more up my alley than HVAC. I love that kind of stuff. In fact, one of my most fave TV channels is HGTV. I also loved Trading Spaces. Since I can't afford cable, for now I have to get my HGTV fix off the internet.....LOL
Well, until July 27, I just have to keep on checking out the job boards, etc. Until I get an actual start date and have my first work day at a company, I've got to keep applying. Thing is, (like everyone else out there) I need a job NOW!!...LOL
MY GRAPHIC DESIGN COMPANY
You can visit my graphic design company website at: Visual Xplosion
Well, I had started a job on June 3, 2009 as a "Marketing Manager of Business Development" for an HVAC company. It was a pretty good job with lots to do. My computer had all the latest software like Adobe CS4, the latest MS Office Suite, I had dual 23 inch wide screen monitors, my own office and a key to the place. Anyways.....
There were not only projects for business-to-consumer but, for business-to-business too. In the time I was there, I got two projects done. One was a two piece (letter) mailer and the other was a "Sorry We Missed You" door hanger. I had so much more to do, I still had not even really started. The supervisor wanted postcards, brochures, a 16 or 32 page promotional brochure; there was tradeshows to get ready for, just so many things to do.
When I went in on Monday, July 13, 2009, I had received a dreaded e-mail. Usually, one of the first things I'd do in the mornings, after putting my stuff away, was to check e-mail. The only e-mail I had was from the supervisor (the e-mail had no subject title). So, I open it and it states something like "I'm sorry, but I have to terminate your employment. Having a graphic designer is a luxury I cannot afford. And, with business being slow, I have to cut back".....UGH
Why hire someone to only let them go after 28 days? I think employers really need to think before they hire and not let people think they're going to be at a job for just a few days unless you know right off the bat that it's a temp assignment (if it is that). I mean, I know that anything can happen at any time and that's just the way it is, but....sheesh
I did see some signs in the time I was there such as, I wasn't getting the things I needed, I wasn't really getting the attention of the supervisor the way I should have when I was trying to talk to him about projects, etc.
Employers, please really think before you hire! Especially these days when people are really hoping for a steady job, we'd like it to be with a stable company
INTERVIEW
There's a possible interview on Monday, July 27. I hope it goes well and I get that job. From what I know, it's a company that deals with home re-modeling and interior design. That's more up my alley than HVAC. I love that kind of stuff. In fact, one of my most fave TV channels is HGTV. I also loved Trading Spaces. Since I can't afford cable, for now I have to get my HGTV fix off the internet.....LOL
Well, until July 27, I just have to keep on checking out the job boards, etc. Until I get an actual start date and have my first work day at a company, I've got to keep applying. Thing is, (like everyone else out there) I need a job NOW!!...LOL
MY GRAPHIC DESIGN COMPANY
You can visit my graphic design company website at: Visual Xplosion
