11/08/2010 Open Mike Monday (OMM)

Let's consider this a special editon of Open Mike Monday that encourages those of you that are still wrestling with the decision to answer our DT call here. . .:D

Question: What advice would you give someone applying for a DT position?

Cammy: On top of these fabulous tips that everyone has listed - stay true to yourself. Don't change your style to apply to a DT -- kind of goes hand in hand with what Lori said -- make sure you love it and that you can do you best with the products your are given. I can thank my husband that piece of advice -- he told me that -- Keep doing what you are doing! Don't change because others have different styles -- they just might be looking for that different style and breath of fresh air.

Jackie: That's a tough one, I would say believe in yourself and take chances. If you are considering applying, just got for it and try something new when applying, it could pay off :)

Jenny: You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by applying. If you don't make it the first time around, keep applying and don't give up! In the mean time get to know the DT members, play in the company challenges, make cards/projects using the companies images and post to your blog, chat in the public forums. It is hard to turn someone down who is showing dedication to the company =)

Jodie: I agree with Lori, if you don't love the company you are applying for, it will show. If you love it, your creativity will shine! Don't be afraid to apply, you never know unless you do! Take the chance. And mostly don't take it personally if you are not chosen. it doesn't mean your creations are not good, the DT could be looking for something different. try try again, what one company may not have been looking for another may LOVE! ANd lastly, I agree, keep your blog updated, and be sure you can commit as some DTs are quite busy! Create what comes naturally to you, now what you THINK they want. You will shine the most.

Joy: Don't give up! Keep applying, make sure you have a variety of projects on your blog and up to date!

Lori: First and foremost, make sure you love the company that you are applying to work with. If you dont' love it, you won't be able to really show off thier product with your work. Second, make sure you have the time to commit to the company and the DT responsibilities. It's easy to get caught up in wanting to add to your crafting "resume" but it helps everyone involved if you make sure you can really follow through with your commitments. On a personal level, try not to feel bad for doubt your abilities if you don't get selected. Your stype might not be what one company is looking for, but another might snatch you up in a second, try not to take it personally if you don't get chosen the first time you apply. Keep trying and you never know what doors might open for you.

Michele: Keep applying, the worst they can tell you is no, but dont' take it personally!

Min: Take a chance and APPLY APPLY APPLY!! If you have a passion for a company's products, your passion will show thru in the things you create.

Rae Anne: I already talked about this ad nauseam here.

Sandye: My advice would be very similar to jackie--take chances! If you think you can do it, go for it! Find out a lote about the company. Try out their stamps/images. Share your best work, and be sure to include something from that company!

Scrappy: Don't get discouraged if you aren't chosen. You have no idea what any design team is looking for afterall! Besides, you have nothing to lose and all to gain if you keep on applying! For every door that closes, another opens! :)

Tammy: I have to agree with Jenny. Also make sure your blog is up to date meaning several different projects that are current and having at least one image from that company displayed means alot! Also ask questions, for example if you are worried about the assignments ask b/c we put the max on it so there is no question however assignments tend to be lighter we just don't want someone to be shocked.

Melissa's create some darling notebooks for ABC Monday on our challenge blog, Catch the Bug, so why dont' you drop by and leave her some ooh and aah! :D