There may come a time when you, a print production professional, are looking for a new job. Don’t overlook your printers, and by this I really mean the small group to whom you’ve been loyal and with whom you’re working regularly. It’s one more reason why corporate and agency production pros should work toward a business partnership
with printers.

Printers know when positions open up, and often it’s in their best interest to let customers know, especially customers who’ve confided in them that they’re looking for a new gig. And don’t forget: you might have a friend in the business who’s looking for a new position, which is another reason why you want your print reps to “talk shop.”

Even if you’re not actively looking, this kind of news bulletin could yield a serendipitous bounty. Who was it that worked at a university publications office and heard from a printer that a plum job at a local mutual fund company was open? Oh, yeah: me! A well-known print professional named Kitty (if you’re a New Englander, you know Kitty!) told me about a job that had my name written all over it. I applied, got the job, and worked there happily for

11 years till I started this new, wild adventure.

When was the last time you had a conversation with your printers that didn't involve either a job in production or one in the planning stage? Take advantage of your printers’ knowledge – not only about print manufacturing but also of local job opportunities.

© 2012 Margie Dana. All rights reserved. You’re free to forward this email. However, no part of this column may be reprinted without permission from the author.

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