Job Seeking and Creative Identity

Reflections on Creativity, Trauma and Career Paths

Self portrait in shadow by author

Job search: Build website. Retool resume, continually. Search for jobs. Find one that looks promising. Write a unique and arresting cover letter. Tweak resume. Hear nothing. Hear something. Get interview. Get second interview. Get third interview, maybe final? Work stressful weekend job to try to make ends meet. Monday…