The job interview

Written by Daniel Rubin (2018)

- So who we got here next? - asked the studio manager, and looked up. He saw a middle aged man in a little bit strange clothes, but who knows, so many freaks around these days... He ran through his portfolio and turned to the man.

- So, do you want to tell us about yourself?

- Yes. I’m an architect, inventor and can draw or paint like anybody else. You can see my works there...

- Yes, yes...well I don’t see here any previous work experiences. Did you work in advertising agencies or branding?

- No, but i’m sure, I can...

- Sorry to interrupt, but I don’t see your academic degree.

- I studied in the studios of various masters, you surely heard about Verocchio...

- No, sorry. So no official degree, well that’s a problem.

- Look, i’m a fast learner, and you need creative people, it was written in the ad. I can paint or draw whatever you can imagine, and...

- Yes, yes, great! But we need people who studied in an authorized institute, see?

I cannot have here everybody who walks up to me and says he is creative. Do you know Photoshop at all? I don’t see any works in the resume.

- I can do whatever challenge you throw me, and i’m loyal to my patrons. Surely you need a man who can do anything you might think of! I thought it’s a great advantage to have...

- Very nice and thank you. But you don’t understand what we are looking for. We don’t need geniuses here, we need people who do as we tell them. I think you definitely don’t match the job description.

- So you don’t want me. Where should I go now?

- Look, i’m really sorry, but you see, the world don’t need people like you. People don’t need “art” anymore. We use creativity to make advertising campaigns and the public LOVES it. But excuse me, I don’t have all day. Thank you and good luck, Mr. ...Vinci!