Early ReviewersAnastasia Helena Fenald

Capitalism got you down? Me too.

Do you shell out cookie-cutter answers in every horrible interview? Did society pressure you to enter the workforce, or was that Mom and Dad? Do you fantasize about running away and living off the grid in desolate Wyoming? If you have answered "yes" to any of the following questions, then you are also familiar with getting f*cked by job hunting.

The Art of Job Hunting: A Dramedy in Verse is Anastasia Helena Fenald's second poetry collection, a classic one-two punch of humorous satire and blunt truth. While taking inspiration from job applications, skill assessments, and interview questions, each poem delivers wit and sarcasm sprinkled with plenty of uncomfortable booming honesty. These poems also embrace the bitter and frustrating aspects of job seeking, such as desperation, lying, and not being good enough. Refreshingly, Fenald refuses to answer each question with a lousy fake "can-do" attitude. The Art of Job Hunting is for anyone living paycheck to paycheck, plotting to cannibalize the rich, and still hopeful enough to think they have a chance against nepo babies.

The Art of Job Hunting contains adult material such as harsh language and sexual content, which some readers might find upsetting.

"Anastasia Helena Fenald’s work is an endless ride down every emotional avenue workers must pass to find a job. A sincere and, at times, humorous juxtaposition between looking for work and self-reflection, but most importantly, a touch of cultural richness to the working class that is often unseen and unappreciated. This is one of the best collections out there. It is truly unique." — Ceasar K. Avelar, Poet Laureate of Pomona, California & Author of God of the Air Hose and Other Blue-Collar Poems

"A funny, albeit painfully true, parody of the experience of job hunting in the age of late-stage capitalism. I cackled out loud, shook my fist at The Man, and renewed my allegiance to the working-class hero. I even shed tears as I read the manuscript in preparation for publication in between scouting job listings on Indeed and Idealist. This poetic dramedy is a lyrical lifeline for anyone drowning in the throes of job hunting. As the poet reminds us, we are more than this!" — Brenda Vaca, Author of Riot of Roses & Founder of Riot of Roses Publishing House

Capitalism got you down? Me too.

Do you shell out cookie-cutter answers in every horrible interview? Did society pressure you to enter the workforce, or was that Mom and Dad? Do you fantasize about running away and living off the grid in desolate Wyoming? If you have answered "yes" to any of the following questions, then you are also familiar with getting f*cked by job hunting.

The Art of Job Hunting is Anastasia Helena Fenald's second poetry collection, a classic one-two punch of humorous satire and blunt truth. While taking inspiration from job applications, skill assessments, and interview questions, each poem delivers wit and sarcasm sprinkled with plenty of uncomfortable booming honesty. These poems also embrace the bitter and frustrating aspects of job seeking such as desperation, lying, and not being good enough. Refreshingly, Fenald refuses to answer each question with a lousy fake "can-do" attitude. The Art of Job Hunting is for anyone living paycheck to paycheck, plotting to cannibalize the rich, and still hopeful enough to think they have a chance against nepo babies.

The Art of Job Hunting contains adult material such as harsh language and sexual content, which some readers might find upsetting.