Photo courtesy of Sunshine and Carousels
I hope you all enjoyed Tim’s post yesterday! As he said, I just accepted a job at Anthropologie to be their newest Display Coordinator (DC)! I was beyond excited when they called to offer me the position. It is literally a dream come true! Read the end of this post to get an idea of how I was feeling when I wasn’t hired for the job the first time around.
The interview process was very interesting and perfect timing. I happened into Anthropologie after a client told me about an idea she saw there and really liked. I went to check it out and saw the “Now Hiring a Display Coordinator” sign, so on a whim I decided to inquire about it. The girl at the register said I could fill out an application online or in the store. I decided to put my name in the hat ASAP and filled out an application right then and there. When I went to give the sales associate the completed application, she informed me the visual manager wanted to meet me. So, I met Katherine and liked her immediately. I think we are going to make a great team!
Throughout the process I was unsure of my standing- I feel like I am a terrible interviewee. I have a lot of trouble describing why I will be good at a job. I just want people to look at my work and see that I would be good at this job. 🙂 Luckily, they did look at my work and thought I would be a great fit!
Some of you may be wondering what this new position means for Kara Paslay Designs and the blog. Well have no fear! I still plan on doing a daily blog posts (with the help of Tim) and I am definitely going to keep Kara Paslay Designs moving full steam ahead! I am in the process of hiring some help to assist in the installation of design ideas, the upkeep of the blog, the marketing/PR of my business and more. You to can help me juggle all these responsibilities by contributing a great guest post! Please let me know if you are interested!
I just wanted to say congratulations again! This is SO exciting & I’m happy for you!
Hi Kara! I love love love your style! I’m your newest follower 🙂
Courtney
http://courtney-theandersons.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much Amanda! So happy to have you Courtney!
Woohoo:):):) Im so excited you got the job! i know you will be fabulous at it! the part i love the most about going to anthropologie is the decor and design elements. I rarely ever by anything but always get tons of fun ideas!
Eeeep! So exciting. I think you did a great job with your display… and under $20?! No wonder they picked you. Congrats again!
This is so stinkin cool! Congratulations!
wowza!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! that is so stinkin’ exciting! i’ve always thought that would be the coolest job evah and YOU GOT IT! 🙂 can’t wait to see your designs & displays when i come shoppin’! 🙂
Congratulations!! You will be awesome there!
Congrats! I’ve always thought that would be a fabulous job. I hope you share some of your displays on here!
Yay!!! Such wonderful news! Best wishes in the new job!
Congrats!! I love, love, love that store. I work at the Park Meadows Mall in Denver and I swear I walk into Anthro on a weekly basis just to look at the creative decorations they’ve come up with. Dream Job!!
OHMYGOODNESS. ANTHROPOLOGIE?!?!!?!?! are you KIDDING me?!!?! Congrats, Kara!!!! I couldn’t be more excited (umm…jealous if it means you get super great deals on their wonderful products!) This is so great!! I can’t wait to see all that you do!
congrats!!!
Congratulations! I work at St. John Medical Center across the street from that Anthropologie, and I peek in there on my lunch breaks about once a week… I saw that now hiring sign and I thought “Kara Paslay from that blog I love of hers should do that!” So glad they picked you!
congratulations kara!!
my girlfriend jen & i always talked about how we would love to do this very job, but you are absolutely perfect for the job and your busts show this 100%.
cheers to you!
Dear Kara,
I’ve been loving your blog/work for a while and have never commented. Now, I must. CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are total proof that hard work pays off. May God continue to bless you in this new and exciting adventure! Way to go! Sending all the best from the Colorado Plains!
Yay!!! Congratulations! I’m wishing I still lived in Tulsa so I could see what magic you end up whipping up for them 😀
Congrats!! That’s so exciting!
Congrats, Kara! Your style is so Anthro (only better because it’s affordable). I know you will do an awesome job!
Yay! Congrats, Kara!!!! What a blessing, and right up your alley!!
Hello Kara! I just sent you an e-mail about working for you, but I forgot to mention that my degree is in marketing so I hope you will consider me! Also, Congrats on the job with Anthro! I am in there all the time… I’m surprised we haven’t run into eachother yet!