01.14.05 � 2:23 pm

I've applied for a promotion at work. I guess on paper I'm not really qualified. I haven't finished school, I'd have to be trained on the graphic design software. BUT...I'm confident that I can do the job WELL. It's a Marketing Specialist position and the Marketing Specialists are responsible for ALL the design of our print, radio, and tv ads. They also plan events for the credit union. I have 7 years of experience selling the products because I was an Account Service Specialist. Also, I've been on a credit union committee that plans employee events. The last event I chaired was our casino night which brought in over 300 people. And I've been on that committee for 5 years. AND I already work in the Marketing department. I know the credit union, I know the department, I know how we do things. Soooo...I feel qualified.

I was prepared for the interview. I designed two ads for one of our money market products. One was a realistic ad using the dimensions we typically use for that style of ad and also the constraints as far as color etc. Then I created a "pie in the sky" type of ad. Sort of a "if I could do whatever I wanted" ad. And then I added like 7 different text variations.

I was told "man, you just blew me away".

But...we'll see. They've left me hanging and likely will for awhile. And just ten minutes ago I delivered an envelope from HR which I'm sure contained like 4 more applications.

Ugh. I want this job.

Here's the other thing. They're in the process of creating another Marketing position that will be just one step down from the Marketing Specialist position. I've been told that I'm a shoo in for that position and it would be a promotion as well. And I guess if I have to settle for that job, well then okay.

BUT I WANT THIS ONE.

And the waiting is killing me.

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