How not to apply for a job
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- brandelec
Not but 10 minutes ago
AD: Good morning. Studio A.
RD: Hi there, this is rockstar designer. I'm returning your call regarding the position for graphic designer.
AD: Yes, thanks for getting back to me. Are you interested in coming in for an interview?
RD: Which company was it?
AD: Um, Studio A
RD: Right... what.. does the company do?
AD: Um, we blah blah blah
RD: Ok, when can I come in?
AD: I can get you in on Thursday, 3pm.
RD: Ok great. um what is the salary?
AD: Huh (wtf?)
RD: Because last interview I had, I drove like 40 minutes and they couldn't offer me what I was asking for. so it was a waste of my time.
AD: Ooooo K, what are you asking for?
RD: What are you offering?
AD: I can't throw out a number before looking over your skills and experience.
RD: Ok, well let me call you back so I can think it over.
AD: Or don't bother, let's not waste our time. Have a nice day.
RD: I can..
AD: Don't worry about it. Bye
RD: ...
- hallelujah0
how annoying!
- 7point340
so were you AD or RD?
- hahaha!OSFA
- i'm the one shaking my head beside the ADbrandelec
- haha, my first thought as wellharlequino
- mimeartist_com0
RD had a good point
- good point, poor execution. Rockstar Negotiator, he is not.harlequino
- BaskerviIle0
Hmm, I'm with the rockstar designer. I wouldn't want to work for Studio A, their work looks pants:
;)
- Looks pants...hahaha. Never heard that one before.fyoucher1
- ian0
Studio A.
Not getting into this whole salary thing over the phone today thank you very much.
- Mimio0
Why be coy? the agency definitely has a price in mind.
- svenreed0
so good
- brandelec0
Studio A
We only make you drive 30 minutes
- CALLES0
haha
maybe it was llyod
- OSFA0
Unacceptable yes. But c'mon! How many of you guys have gone through the same shit with agencies? At least once?
Post his portfolio!
- madirish0
i would have come come in had you validated...
- Mimio0
It's getting desperate out here. I just called on a Senior Interactive Art Director position, they were looking for 5-10 experience with business development and CRM experience.
They were offering 58k/yr. and were uncomfortably considering higher compensation.
- WeLoveNoise0
you were a bit anal although couldnt see that convo ended any other way other than the way it did
- brandelec0
i can see where the guy was coming from. but you're throwing yourself out of the pool by having no research on who you're applying for and asking for $ amount even before face to face. These days, there are a dozen other cats going for that position.
- brandelec0
FYI: i wasn't part of this conversation, i overheard the play by play
- ahh, so you were the RD then.SteveJobs
- heheSteveJobs
- hahaha! brilliant.zenmasterfoo
- morilla0
It's crazy out there right now. A ton of places aren't paying shit.
Also, placing/talent agencies are doing the same. We were looking for contractors and they are charing $45pr hour for art directors, $40 hour for Sr interactive and $60 for CDs! WTF
- SteveJobs0
yeah, i've had this happen. i went in and wow'ed everyone with my skillz and charm. got a call from da boss dude the next day and he wanted to offer me 20k LESS than what i was asking. it got awkward over the phone because i didn't know how to respond - so i told him i'd think about it. the 36k extra offer i got from the next company helped me sort my thoughts out quite nicely. daft eh?
point is, it was a HUGE waste of time phone screening, going in, talking to like five different people, when i could have been looking elsewhere.
but i agree with what harlequino said: the rd had a good point, but poor execution.
- designbot0
What a prick, he was probably was gonna low ball you.
Better to find out early then waste your time.
- GeorgesII0
the most awesome job interview ever
- +10000000000000skwiotsmith
- +1000000000000000000...pascii
- if only i could understand what they are saying...pr2
- Leigh0
That kid needs a brick to the face.
Give me his name.