Friday, July 18, 2008

things are not always what they seem...

This week's lesson (aside from that of confidence=money) is that informational interviews are never entirely informational.

Of two "informational" interviews this week, both have now offered potential opportunities for freelance work. Just because they're not hiring full-time doesn't mean that you can't work for 'em!

So today's interview was with the craft-themed magazine I'd mentioned on Monday. The woman I interviewed with was possibly the coolest editor I've met with to date, and we connected really well. I told her about the craft scene in Fes, Morocco, where I was just traveling, and about how artisan methods haven't changed there in over 800 years. Her interest perked, and I told her I had plenty of artisan contacts within reach. Her interest perked some more. It's a pitch in the making!

That, combined with the fact that I scored three separate interviews for next week earlier today, left me feeling a bit festive. As I walked through Soho on my way home, sale signs caught my eye and what happened next was the most dangerous thing that can ever happen to an unemployed girl--I went shopping. With so many interviews, I have an excuse, right?

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