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kiwee · 08-28-2014, 11:21 PM

I need some advice/input. Sorry for the long post

Story:
I recently graduated from BCIT as an Interior Designer and has been working at my current place for a year now, somewhat covering a person who's on mat. leave. Ever since the last month till I finish school I've been looking for a job because I knew I'll have to leave soon once the mat. lady comes back to work. Right now there aren't a lot of job offers *probably because it's summer?*

Presently:
I believe it's been 3 months close to 4 months that I've been sending out resumes and emails to all design firms for an entry level position, only a few replied and asked me to come in for an interview.

Just today I went to the interview and the owner (Firm A - residential design) made it sounded like I got hired on the spot (told me the wage, what the job description is and even said she'll email more info about the job. Which I haven't received it yet) Note that the owner and my current boss do business here and there, so they know each other. In addition, after a few hours I got an email from a big firm (Firm B-architecture, interior design, urban design, sustainability etc) asking me to send in my portfolio (for viewing purposes). Firm B has so much things to learn and I feel like it'll help me grow not only in the firm but also my skills too. Firm A is pretty much getting my feet wet..but Firm B seems so attractive. I just don't want to burn bridges with Firm A and if my current boss did recommend me to to Firm A, I don't want to destroy the relationship between us 3. The Design world is very small in Vancouver.

My question is:
1. Should I go work at Firm A while waiting for an interview from Firm B?
2. If Firm A does send me the email with the job description etc. Should I ask whens the latest day I should reply?
2. If Firm B hires me and let say I worked at Firm A for less then 1 week-3 months (I guess probation periods are usually that long) should I quit and go with Firm B?

I'm not sure if I'll get an interview at Firm B..but I'm just hoping I will since they seem interested in my CL + Resume to ask me for my portfolio.

Thanks for the advice/opinions!

08-28-2014, 11:21 PM	#1
kiwee Banned By Establishment Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 139 Thanked 104 Times in 23 Posts Failed 40 Times in 6 Posts	Need advice with this dilemma I need some advice/input. Sorry for the long post Story: I recently graduated from BCIT as an Interior Designer and has been working at my current place for a year now, somewhat covering a person who's on mat. leave. Ever since the last month till I finish school I've been looking for a job because I knew I'll have to leave soon once the mat. lady comes back to work. Right now there aren't a lot of job offers probably because it's summer? Presently: I believe it's been 3 months close to 4 months that I've been sending out resumes and emails to all design firms for an entry level position, only a few replied and asked me to come in for an interview. Just today I went to the interview and the owner (Firm A - residential design) made it sounded like I got hired on the spot (told me the wage, what the job description is and even said she'll email more info about the job. Which I haven't received it yet) Note that the owner and my current boss do business here and there, so they know each other. In addition, after a few hours I got an email from a big firm (Firm B-architecture, interior design, urban design, sustainability etc) asking me to send in my portfolio (for viewing purposes). Firm B has so much things to learn and I feel like it'll help me grow not only in the firm but also my skills too. Firm A is pretty much getting my feet wet..but Firm B seems so attractive. I just don't want to burn bridges with Firm A and if my current boss did recommend me to to Firm A, I don't want to destroy the relationship between us 3. The Design world is very small in Vancouver. My question is: 1. Should I go work at Firm A while waiting for an interview from Firm B? 2. If Firm A does send me the email with the job description etc. Should I ask whens the latest day I should reply? 2. If Firm B hires me and let say I worked at Firm A for less then 1 week-3 months (I guess probation periods are usually that long) should I quit and go with Firm B? I'm not sure if I'll get an interview at Firm B..but I'm just hoping I will since they seem interested in my CL + Resume to ask me for my portfolio. Thanks for the advice/opinions!