..wah! panicking

[Green_Jade]

well..job interview = what am i doing?!?

so.. my 'rents saw this job ad in han gok yi bo..one of korean newspapers... and made me call

*dialing number*
that place: something something..so and so speaking
me: Hi, I'm calling to inquire about the job opening listing in hangokyibo?
tp: Oh, Hi, would you like a job interview
me :blink: ??!?!?!?!
me: *pause* Oh sure, ok. When should I come in?
tp: Tomorrow at 10AM?
me: Sure, sounds good.

..brings me to now.. i am not ready or feel qualified.
they were looking for graphic designers, receptionist, management..and something else.

well.. i have no idea what i'm interviewing for..i'm a fool. Bah, and even though i have a bachelors in 'fine arts' degree...urh.. medical illustrators dont always make good graphic designers... dang it. dang.

note to self...spell check the topic before posting. :P

[deez nuts]

make me some food. it'll calm your nerves.

[nonamerasian]

How did it go?

[Green_Jade]

i called and cancelled... it wasn't going to happen. I stayed up till 2 - 3AM trying to do some graphic design projects..and it dawned on me.. I can't be a GD. boo at school for giving us so many requirements so I couldn't take any graphic design classes <--i wanted to.

csb: i dont think you'd want to eat foods that i cook...it's compeletly fusion style.. hm this veggie pasta doesn't taste right..i'll throw in some soy sauce-- it's an adquired taste.

[Emperor_Mike]

Originally posted by artzygrrl@Jun 12 2003, 07:46 PM
i called and cancelled... it wasn't going to happen. I stayed up till 2 - 3AM trying to do some graphic design projects..and it dawned on me.. I can't be a GD. boo at school for giving us so many requirements so I couldn't take any graphic design classes <--i wanted to.

csb: i dont think you'd want to eat foods that i cook...it's compeletly fusion style.. hm this veggie pasta doesn't taste right..i'll throw in some soy sauce-- it's an adquired taste.
Ohhh! You shouldn't have cancelled! Is it too late to call back and re-institute the appointment? You might've thrown a perfect opportunity out the window without realising it! Not all graphic designers are equal, you know and not all branches of the industry concentrate on one thing.

Best of luck in any case! :)

[Green_Jade]

well i told them something came up...and they asked if i could come in later that afternoon.

it sounds like they are really strapped or something, but it's a sign making company... i wouldn't even be doing graphic design that i've actually done. textbook layout..brochures..

my portfolio consists of medical illustration/visualization... actually it'll probably gross some people out.. :/

[Emperor_Mike]

Originally posted by artzygrrl@Jun 12 2003, 07:58 PM
well i told them something came up...and they asked if i could come in later that afternoon.

it sounds like they are really strapped or something, but it's a sign making company... i wouldn't even be doing graphic design that i've actually done. textbook layout..brochures..

my portfolio consists of medical illustration/visualization... actually it'll probably gross some people out.. :/
Isn't there a saying that much of what you need in life is learned outside of school? In any case, you have the foundations art-wise so adapting to whatever circumstances along the road shouldn't be too much of a bother. You have the skills, yes? It's really only a question of practical application.

[nonamerasian]

Mike, I think I would had thought the same way as artzygrrl, but now that you've explained it, going along with the interview seems like a very sound approach.

Artzygrrl, good luck on your job searching.

[golden_buns]

I had the same thing going on in LA a month ago, the company wouldn't pay much, and they said they'd sponsor my visa after seeing my work performance in 1 year, which meant that I'd have to stay illegally in the States.

The pros about Korean companies; they'll beg you to work for them

The cons; they won't pay much and if you're careless; your boss rip you off

[kimpossible]

Just work there until a better opportunity comes up. At least you'll have some graphic design experience to put on a resume, even if the work is less than ideal. There might be some industry standards or softwares they'll teach you on the job.

[Green_Jade]

yeah.. i want to interview..
but the fact of the matter is, my portfolio will not fly for a graphic design position... If I had any amount of decent 'graphic design' pieces to show..i'd def go.

that's what i get for specializing as an undergrad..arg should have gotten a masters in medical illustration and studied 'regular art' something for undergrad.

[Emperor_Mike]

Originally posted by artzygrrl@Jun 14 2003, 03:59 PM
yeah.. i want to interview..
but the fact of the matter is, my portfolio will not fly for a graphic design position... If I had any amount of decent 'graphic design' pieces to show..i'd def go.

that's what i get for specializing as an undergrad..arg should have gotten a masters in medical illustration and studied 'regular art' something for undergrad.
Try all the same if it's not too late. What's the worse than can happen? The company says "no?" But the good in this instance far outweighs the bad, I think.

Like I said before, it doesn't matter what type of art you specialised in. The very fact that you have the ability to draw something well is good enough as a solid foundation.

Unless you're bad at what you do. That isn't the case, I hope? :)

Never shy away from an opportunity. Seize every advantage you're presented with and play every hand Life deals you regardless of whether it appears good or bad. The reason why people fail at what they do or achieve nothing more than mediocrity is because they're afraid to take chances. Don't be. Such a philosophy is the absolute worse thing anyone can subscribe to. Be bold and good luck!