What you've all been waiting for - News from the JOB FRONT!

As you probably know, I've been interviewing with an advertising agency here in the city for a couple months now. I've interviewed with a total of 8 people there, after having interviewed with 4 people at their sister agency. They've been waiting to hear what the scope of work is with their new business and current clients, and haven't been able to give me a definitive answer on hiring time-lines. It's been a tiny bit nerve-wracking, but I've been patient.

I called last week like they told me to, and my contact there (usually very warm) was a bit short. I asked if I should call back this week and he said yes. I was a bit unsure what was going on, but figured I'd call back this week, and also start looking elsewhere again just in case.

Well, today I got a call from Grant, and he told me that he was very sorry, but he had confused me with another applicant named Leslie last week. He had asked her not to call, which explains why he was so short (not to mention that he was in a meeting), and didn't realize it was me until I mentioned having finished painting my apartment. He said at that point, he was so horrified and embarrassed that he didn't know what to say just then. This was on a Wednesday, and he ended up forgetting to call back before the week's end. That made me feel better.

He also said that they were still working hard to get me in there, and that there may be a freelance opportunity, and that I should be hearing from another creative director, Roy, today. (I had interviewed with Roy during my first round there.) Indeed, Roy called shortly after to check my interest and availability around 3pm. I went off with Natalie (see previous post), and thought I'd most likely hear back tomorrow.

I checked my voicemail around 7:30pm, surprised that I had one, considering I had no missed calls. That means I must have been in the subway at the time. The message was from Roy, asking if I can come in tomorrow to start freelancing! I'm so excited! He wants me there around 11:30am. I also have an interview earlier in the day with a head-hunting agency, so I'll just get up early and do both! More news to come, I'm sure...