![]() Drink some coffee or something because we are looking for energy and most of us employers are – you need to fake it if not a super outgoing person until you feel comfortable- this is a social field- no need for craziness but need to have a smattering of social skills.(no need for jumping jacks but even if you HATE US ON SIGHT, put on a friendly face as this industry is super small folks- do not understimate who knows whom) We are busy- and do not like calls or drop ins until we can schedule time to focus on the conversation! You cannot seem to eager- unless you show up or call unannounced. I find many we interview do this- but mostly to see if they want to work for us- not for a research into how we work or to be able to translate their skills to our firm.(you can google us for days and most design firms are the same) Bring references and send letters via email but please make them germane to again HOW YOU CAN HELP US SOLVE OUR PROBLEMS.We genuinely want to hear this and can make the difference in getting the job or not. Talk about how YOUR SKILLS can be used to do the tasks and assignments in this job description.We are in sales folks like it or not and you must be able to converse. On the phone too- some never make it past this stage because they do not have a single thing to talk about it. ![]() You would be surprised how many people come in and have nothing to say. Be engaging in the interview please- we want personality and this is key.Show up on time to any interviews and is ok to dress creatively but IMO would cover any loud or super obvious tattoos- come on being real here- if you have a full sleeve you probably are not going to want to show it off to Mr and Mrs Gottrocks right off the bath you know? Tatoos are part of main stream society now- but be cognizant where you are and what type of work the firm does.***** And we rarely even look at a resume without a cover letter- because we ask for it- if you cannot follow directions then why would we think you would when hired? But key to be sure you actually relate your skills to the job you are interviewing to get. *****Write your resume with an emphasis to the skills that will translate to the new position- do not fabricate but you can surely pull out the skills you used to manage a busy Dentist’ office to managing projects in a design firm or managing customers or managing tasks.(especially when the ad requests one for love of all things beautiful- egads) Writing a resume and- please please send a cover letter. not send pictures of any work unless asked and it is good stuff. PSA before we dig in though- Please d o not send unprofessional photos of your home with faux finishes you created in the bathroom and word signs above the bed, your friends home you decorated for Christmas with burlap and a hot glue gun, a wedding reception your designed with mason jars and vintage spoon mobiles, or anything you would not put on the internet in a professional portfolio. Because just like in our firm our focus is on solving our client’s problems- you should be focused on how you can help us solve ours. ![]() But- you gotta be able to tell us how your existing experience can help US. Getting any job can be tough- but in the interior design field most of us look for “some” sort of experience- there are specific skills that are important but we are willing to teach- if the right mind set and personality is present.
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