Okay, so the job search is on. Full force. I have been filling the inbox of every Creative Director in town. Any responses? Mmmm, perhaps just one. Why on earth did I choose to come to THIS one-horse town?
So I hopped onto craigslist (as seems to be the norm in the U.S. if you want to purchase anything from used cars to underwear for cross-dressers) and started a job search there. I happened to come across an agency that was advertising for a copywriter. But no ordinary copywriter, mind you. This one had to be "minimally talented". I rubbed my eyes in disbelief. But there is was, in 10-point Times Roman, "Copywriter -- Minimally Talented. We're not asking for much--a familiarity with English; some concept of grammar and punctuation, however primitive. Rudimentary understanding of human relationships a plus. As proof of the above, we would like to see a portfolio full of great ideas.
About us: we're an decade-old agency in Boise, Idaho, one of the most liveable, fastest-growing cities in America. We work in print, broadcast and interactive media for local, regional and national clients. We do a good job.
So please send along your resume and some electronic samples, or reply for more information. We're not that hard to please. At least, not yet."
Never, ever in my life have I ever seen something like this. Is it for real? One way to find out.
I'm going to apply!
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