------ Forwarded Message
From: "xxx xxx"
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:07:38 -0800
To:
Subject: Contract Design Positions with AOL

Hi Jason,

AOL in Dulles has a couple of Visual Design contract positions available right now. If you’re interested and still available, please let me know a good time for us to speak. If you’re not interested, perhaps you can refer someone who would be. For your reference, I’ve included the descriptions below:

3 month initial duration
The visual designer must be able to work with a given design direction and have the ability to extend the brand on a daily basis.

• Solid understanding of color, composition, branding, layout
• Fluent in different programs
• Bachelors Degree
• Online background (not just print)
• Minimum of 3-6 years directly related experience including screen art and interface design.
• Flash skills and after Effects a plus.

Oh yeah, my reply:

Miss XXXX,

Thank you for considering me as a potential candidate for the job listed below. Although I feel I am perfectly capable of doing the job at a professional and mature level that would showcase both my skills as a designer and your skills as an able-bodied recruiter, I feel that it is just too soon for me. I thought a month would be enough for me to get over the fact that the heartless soul-sucking entity that is AOL let me, as well as 2000 of my colleagues go on less than a moments notice, but alas, I still need more time.

Sure, my friends told me that picking up a quick and dirty freelance job would be a great way to get my mind off of AOL but it just didn’t work for me. I guess I just need more time to heal.

Thanks for the consideration though. I’ve forwarded your companies name to several of my friends who haven’t experienced working for a soul-less company before who I feel are more than capable to work for AOL and I wish you good luck in your future endeavors.

Sincerely yours,
Jason Kress