[Jewelry making - Article 00243] - Re: [Orchid] Seeking entry level position

[Sara Commers]

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Hi Kathlyn,

    You did not indicate you lived in Minneapolis in your Orchid post,
    but I clicked onto your website link and discovered you are local!
    Congratulations on pursuing your career in jewelry arts and design. 

    Have you spoken to any jewelers/designers here in Minneapolis? I
    know seeking employment is not easy, especially entry-level, but
    perhaps I can help as I know a lot of independent jewelers and
    stores. 

    I have been looking for someone to help me out in my studio, but I
    have made arrangements with a friend who is a gem stone cutter to
    come in later in June to start training. She is pregnant, so her
    help will only be short-term, so there could be some potential for a
    part-time position later in Summer/Fall when she will need time off. 

    Also, I have a friend who owns a jewelry store in New Prague and he
    may be looking for someone because I know one his people quit
    yesterday. 

    There will be other opportunities too, it's just knowing where to
    look and who has something to offer. Unfortunately, it's very rare
    to find something with full-time hours and a full apprenticeship
    right away, at least in Minneapolis I have found that to be true. 

    If you are flexible and eager to learn, you will find success. Every
    door opens to another. 

    In my studio, my business partner and I design and create all of our
    inventory so we would be looking for someone to essentially assist
    me in the finishing processes, ie. casting, finishing, polishing,
    soldering and assembling, and maybe some light stone setting. 

    Currently, I do it all. I am a certified bench jeweler by the
    Jewelers of America and my partner is a Graduate Gemologist. We
    operate a state-of-the-art shop equipped with CAD/CAM technology and
    a CNC lathe, a laser welder, an induction casting machine, mass
    finishers, etc. 

    If I can help you, I will do my best. If you want to contact me or
    have questions, feel free to e-mail me or call me at my studio. 

All the best!
SaraSara D. Commers 
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