<strong>About the employer: </strong>Based in Overland Park, Uhlig LLC is an advanced-technology publishing company specializing in varied documents and periodicals. The company, founded in 1990, includes a division called Illustratus, where I work. It is a full-color newsletter service, which allows its subscribers to edit and proof their newsletters online.</p><p><strong>My role: </strong>Basically, I lay out four-page newsletters for multifamily and senior living communities. Using primarily Publisher and InDesign, I combine various articles &#8212; written by both Uhlig staff and subscribers &#8212; with images to produce newsletters specific to particular properties.</p><p><strong>How long have you been in this position?</strong></p><p>Since February.</p><p><strong>How did you find your job?</strong></p><p>While enrolling in a couple of classes at Johnson County Community College in December, my adviser recommended I stop by the JCCC Job Club, led by Laura Johannesmeyer. I attended one of the meetings and expressed my interest in design and journalism. Laura e-mailed me a few weeks later, telling me about this company, which was hiring for several positions. I applied for a few of the jobs, and then went through a process of proof- and copy-editing tests, along with general knowledge tests. I interviewed with the director of hiring, the newsletter operations manager and both the COO and CEO before being offered the position.</p><p><strong>What helped the most in the job search? What didn&#8217;t help?</strong></p><p>The single thing that worked the most for me was attending the job club. Otherwise, I wouldn&#8217;t even have been aware of the company. Other things I believe helped me were holding on to hope; remaining positive; being patient; and focusing on my strengths and interests.</p><p><strong>What is your best advice for others in the job search?</strong></p><p>Don&#8217;t give up, and don&#8217;t sell yourself short. Make sure to focus on your strengths.</p><p><strong>What is your educational and work experience?</strong></p><p>I have a bachelor&#8217;s degree in journalism from the University of Kansas (2002), and have worked as an editorial assistant for magazines outside of the Kansas City area.