Thanks for your interest.  I read through your resume and noticed that you’re far more educated and experienced than any member of my small staff.  I receive this type of letter somewhat regularly, and I usually don’t respond.  I think it’s actually somewhat exciting, honestly.  You are validating my work, or maybe just my website, I’m not sure which.  Either way, I appreciate it, and hope you send me an update when you have settled in your new job, which is most likely at the Martin Agency.

Sometimes I want to write back and ask what you think my company is, and what our offices look like.  I have a rough idea that I based off some offices I saw on Apartment Therapy, and they look nothing like my current workspace.  There is a front desk, it’s actually really nice.  I’ll draw it for you some day.  I thought about trying to hire you, I can tell you are having trouble finding work just like most of the country right now.  I know both of those degrees were probably very expensive, and you are eager to start paying off your loans.  Unfortunately, I couldn’t pay you much more than your allowance was when you were 12..or maybe when I was 12.  You may have had a great allowance, or none.  This letter might need updates depending on who is reading it.

Anyway, I hope this doesn’t disuade you from staying in touch.  If for some reason you start playing music, I’d be happy to design your record layout.  Please continue to check our website, as we will update when our hiring freeze is lifted.  Please don’t let the ‘blog’ page affect your opinion of Kitchen Table Legs Screen Printing and Graphic Design Co. of Richmond, Virginia, Inc.  It is an excellent way to show our current workload to eager customers.  It is rather unfortunate that it is also fun to use, and I like taking pictures of things…not even important things, I really just like pictures, drawings.  I’m a step away from posting funny links, it’s actually quite scary.

I wish you the best of luck on your journey to employment.  Way back when, before I had this lovely company to fall back on, I remember the job hunt being very difficult.  I think I worked 3 jobs and did my computer work and screen printing at night.  It was a wild time, but I’m glad it’s over.  Sorry to ramble!  Please stop in to the office any time, we would love to hear from you again.

Sincerely,

L Kornhauser

Owner,  Kitchen Table Legs Screen Printing and Graphic Design Co. of Richmond, Virginia, Inc.

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