Let me usher in a story about getting a great job

Usually, I only get two small benefits from IM Chat: I get to keep up with people that I rarely see, and those that I can't seem to see enough of. Today, though, I got a real job story. Come over to 166 Newel and shake hands with the man himself, because he pulled off something incredible.

Devin Vermeulen, Architect, NYC:

Did I ever tell you how I got the job with the first architecture firm I started working for? I actually met them when they came into Blue Smoke as an office for an X-mas lunch. While I was dropping off food, the principal architect jokingly said to the server, "Hey, you're not an architect, are you? Because we need someone to design a website," or something of that nature. I perked up as the server said, "Actaully, I'm a graphic designer and this is my last week here, I just got a job." The principle said, "Oh, that's too bad, we missed the boat," so I said, "Well, I'm an architect and I'm availible." He said, "Really?" and I said, "Yeah, I had just moved here a bit ago after getting my degree in Kansas." He gave me his card and said to call him after the holidays, I sent him my resume the next week, called him in January, set up an interview, and was working for him a week and a half later.

Devin has since found another architect job that he's pleased with even more.


Chat with me on Google Chat or on AIM Wellsmus to share your story on the blog. This is about getting jobs, after all, not just letting me prove that I can't employ myself better.