Employment Application | Kinetic Communications

So, you think you’ve got what it takes to rock the multimedia world as a member of team Kinetic? Well, you’ve read our site. You know everything about us except our shoe size (Jay’s a 10C). Now we’d like to learn a little about you. So pull up a chair. Sit down. We just have a few questions…and we promise to hide your answers under the mattress for safekeeping. We know this form is a long one, so if you ever need a break, check out the “Save and Continue Later” option at the bottom of this form.

PLEASE NOTE:
This form is THE first avenue of contact for prospective Kinetic associates. If you call us on the phone or fax us, we will find you, cook you and eat you. Have a nice day.

Name*
First Last
Email*
Phone*
Where do you live?*
Type of employment you're interested in (check all that apply):
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- Internship/Apprenticeship
- Virtual
- Temp/Contract
- Stay-At-Home-in-Pajamas-All-Day
Sweet! What kind of Internship/Apprenticeship are you interested in?
- It’s gotta be paid, man – I just can’t do that unpaid thing.
- If it's a good fit – I can maybe make unpaid happen.
- Unpaid is expected – I need to learn some ninja web skillz.
So, how smart are you?
Please list the current or most recent school you've attended. Tell us your major and/or minor if declared. Let us know your current year in school. And finally, please disclose your GPA (explanations are welcome).
Assuming we're a mutual good fit, when is your dream start date for the Internship/Apprenticeship?
- As soon as possible
- Next month
- Next quarter/semester
- Next year
- I'm totally flexible -- anytime you can fit me in
- Other
Other*
When do you want to start?
- Immediately man!
- In a few weeks
- In a few months
- In 6+months, I'm in no hurry!
How did you hear about Kinetic?*
(If online, please let us know what site(s), if possible.)
Type of work interested in:
- Design
- Programming
- Project Management
- Digital Marketing
- Content Generation
- Operations
- Administrative
- Business Development
- Other
Other
List some URLs you'd like us to see and what you did there:
(graphic design, writing, coding, video, social media, etc.)
URL of online resume and/or portfolio:
(Don't worry if your resume is not online. You'll be prompted with other options for sending it to us after you submit this application.)
Linkedin URL if applicable:
Where are you currently employed?
If applicable, why do you want to leave?
Monthly gross salary range of previous position:
- less
- $1,000-2,000
- $2,000-3,000
- $3,000-4,000
- $4,000-5,000
- $5,000-6,000
- $6,000-7,000
- $7,000-8,000
- more (liar!)
Rank your level of expertise with the following programs.
1=Basic Familiarity, 2=Pretty Solid Skills, 3=Guru Level Expertise
Design & Video
Adobe Photoshop
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Adobe Illustrator
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Adobe XD
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Sketch
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Figma
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Webflow
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Adobe InDesign
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Adobe Bridge
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Adobe Air
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Adobe Dreamweaver
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Adobe Acrobat
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Apple iMovie
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Autodesk Alias
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Apple Final Cut Studio
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Adobe After Effects
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Adobe Premiere
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Performer
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
UI Design
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
UX Design
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Programming
HTML
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
XHTML
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
CSS
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
JavaScript
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
jQuery
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Vue
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
React
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
AJAX
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
MS SQL Server
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
MySQL
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Access
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
MVC
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
.NET
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
VB.net
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Classic ASP
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
ASP.net
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
C#
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Oracle
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
C++
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Java
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Perl
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
PHP
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Ruby
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Ruby on Rails
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
ColdFusion
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Mobile Development
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Swift
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Objective C
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Cocoa
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Python
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Django
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Raspberry Pi
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Miscellaneous
Joomla
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Drupal
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Facebook Insights
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Google Analytics
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
HubSpot
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Intuit QuickBooks
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Linux
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Mac
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Microsoft Office
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Microsoft Project
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Microsoft Windows
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Networking
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Remote FTP Programs
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
SEM (Search Engine Marketing)
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Social Media Content Strategy
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
UNIX
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Version Control Programs
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
WordPress CMS (editor)
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
WordPress Theme Development
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
WordPress Plugin Development
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Any other software or hardware proficiencies?
Okay, now for the important questions... (Yes, there is more to our fun form, but don't fret. If you need to take a break, check out the "Save and Continue Later" option at the bottom of this page.)
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take three albums with you, what would they be?*
1 2 3
What is your favorite TV show?*
What was the last book you read?*
What's the most outrageous thing you've ever done?*
What's the most important thing you've done in your life to date?*
Briefly explain two problems you've faced and how you've brilliantly solved them.*
Briefly explain your approach and timeline when packing for a trip.*
Who's your favorite cartoon character and why?*
What three elements pertaining to the online world do you believe give it advantage over non-internet forms of marketing?*
1. 2. 3.
What are your three biggest weaknesses (other than working too hard to please your employer)?*
1. 2. 3.
What's the biggest mistake you've ever made at work, and what, if anything, did you learn from it?*
What do you like most about meeting new people?*
What do you think other people's biggest misconception is about YOU?*
What's one thing about you that your friends would be surprised to learn?*
What three websites do you visit at least weekly?*
1. 2. 3.
You are crossing a remote, barren desert. You encounter a man -- dead, naked, and lying face down in the sand -- holding a straw in his hand. What happened?*
Rate Yourself
1=Barely, 2=Moderately, 3=Extremely
Creative
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Leader
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Team Player
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Competitive
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Ego-Riddled
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Flexible
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Passionate
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Writer
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Editor
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Organizer
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Problem Solver
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
Lastly
Do you smoke cigarettes?*
- No
- Yes
Do you vape?*
- No
- Yes
If yes, then tell us why. We really are curious.*
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Rank your level of expertise with the following programs.

Design & Video

Programming

Miscellaneous

Okay, now for the important questions... (Yes, there is more to our fun form, but don't fret. If you need to take a break, check out the "Save and Continue Later" option at the bottom of this page.)

Rate Yourself

Lastly