I am feeling so frustrated because with all the jobs I have applied for and there have been quite some- I haven't got to the interview stage once- I know I can sell an idea if I can talk about it- which I guess means I am not so good at writing proposals ( I have had my resume vetted by professionals and they all seem to think my resumes are fine, I have several for different areas of work). And I couldn't even get a volunteer job at the Geelong Gallery depsite having a Masters of Visual Art & Communication- do you need a Phd to volunteer now????
So I am feeling faceless- a bit like this sentinel portrait I am working on- I didn't realise I had forgotten to stencil in her eyes until I started sewing and thought something didn't look quite right. My other sentinels stayed in France for Le festival de fil en fil en pays de Chabeuil, les 22,23 et 24 Juillet 2011. It would be a real treat if one of them sold, because whilst I have been busy making the big pieces very few little pieces got made to help things ticking over.
Thank you for your comments on the Jean Cocteau post. I loved seeing the chapel and his house and am so glad that you too enjoyed the little visit!
And i was quite surprised this morning when I checked visitor numbers to my blog ( I usually don't check when I am away) to find that I am 185 visitors off 350,000 visits. If only I could put those kind of stats in job applications!
So thank you to everyone for your support and visits - it is much appreciated! And I will be keeping an eye on who will be the 350,000th visitor.
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Even though I read your blog every week, I've never commented on it. But maybe now's the time! I've been in your situation too. Don't lose heart, something will come up when you least expect it. Your works have always been an inspiration for me, so trust your talent! Best of luck!
Here it is the same. I'am in the same situation because of the crises. Keep on the creatief talent and there is always hope.
Good luck, Helmi
Writing proposals for creative projects is always the most difficult part. I think you just have to persevere and practise!
Maybe some other organisation would be interested in sponsoring that project - it sounds fascinating!
What is stopping you from putting the stats into a job proposal? If what you are submitting at the moment it must be worth sticking your neck out.
You have value and experience if it isn't currently obvious to potential employers then the risk of submitting something less conventional has to be worth it.
Zit er toch niks anders op dan een hele rijke vent aan de haak te slaan ;-)
I recently remarried and moved to a new city thinking that I was at the top of my profession, and if I were persistent, I could find a new job within a year. Well, it has now been over four years and except for a few temporary jobs in my field, I haven't even had a bite in my direction. It seems the biggest obstacle is my age. Although I thought my top education and vast experience would be valued, in this economy it seems they are looking more for younger workers that they can pay less and then the quality will come from somewhere???????? It is very disheartening but I keep persisting. Just know you are not alone.
hvung spent 20 years couseking redundant workers, you may be scaring threm off by giving them too much info initially, gear your cover letter specifically to the posirion you are applying for and include one sentence with a strength you can offer that intriqures and is unique and indicate that yiu are seeking to commit for the longterm be truthful by all means but dont overwhekn them with information
I like your blog, thank you very much
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Perseverance, madam! Do not give up, for luck does not smile on those who do. Thank you for the great blog!
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Hi! Dijanne,
Long time since I've been here, cant believe your struggle to get a job, I'd have thought with all your talent people would knock on your door. I do hope this situation reverses in the near future, you have so much to give were ever you are employed. Very best of luck.
Thanks for all the comments everyone. I do have a couple of different resumes for different situations and have even dumbed down some of my skills/experience( can you believe we would need to do that when we started out young and bright eyed?), but I do believe age has a lot to do with it.I will keep trying but I am also exploring lots of things I might be able to do with my business including making bookies- not big books but smaller more affordable books, and diversifying my workshops.
great ideas keep going i understand about ageism its one form of discrimination that hasnt been effwectively dealt with. another is disability my body is twisted abnormally due to disease and everyone assumes that i must be dumb and stupid as well you are extremely talenyed and i believe you will win out in the end
Perseverance, madam! Do not give up, for luck does not smile on those who do. Thank you for the great blog!
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