I just need a foot in the door. Sunday, the door opened just a crack. Thanks to all of you who pushed me to contact Thomas Hooker. I heard back from the owner and all signs point to GO! My first day of volunteer work is 05/20/09. They just brought all bottling operations in house and they're looking for someone to man the line. I can't get him to tell me what time to show up but I'll be there bright and early, eager to lean all that I can.
As for the actual job search, I knew it wouldn't be easy but I'm up for the challenge. As I mentioned in my last post, there aren't a lot of craft beer jobs in Connecticut. Actually, there are not a lot of craft beer jobs period. What the hell did I do? I need the old job back! Just joking. Its only been a week and a half and I remain extremely positive despite my Harpoon rejection. As I suspected, they're looking for more sales experience. Doesn't drive, determination and passion count for anything anymore? I think it does but I just need to get in front of the right people. As for other leads, one of my favorite breweries in MA is looking to fill a Sales Rep position. Positives - experience not required and they're willing to train. Negatives - the sales territory is Boston and that would be a horrid commute from Hartford no matter how you look at it. What the hell, no harm in sending a resume. I'll worry about the negatives when I need to. As for other leads, I don't have any but I'm looking to create a few. Today, while sitting in the sun people watching and drinking a cold ice tea (ahhhh), I created a list of breweries and brew pubs who I'll be contacting regardless of their hiring status. I've always been told persistence pays off. I'll let you know if that holds true in this case.
By the way, if you haven't watched the "I Am A Craft Brewer" video yet, do it now. This video shows everything that is right about craft beer. Watch, listen and think about what they are saying. In my opinion, the American Dream still exists. Raise your glass to craft beer. Cheers!
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I love the fact your following a passion in life. Life is too short to be unhappy. People laughed when I told them I was getting into real estate 12 years ago. I still can't believe I make money selling homes. Money is obviously important but shouldn't be the main focus. Now is the time to do it before having kids, etc. Keep the updates coming!
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