the amusement of finding a new minion has returned. i have a temp for the moment, and the student intern starts on monday. i'd very much like to hire someone i know is clueful -- which is an awful lot harder than you'd think. i need to find someone who is going to work well with me -- which is probably much easier than you'd think. to that end -- helpful job-search hint #5: don't use a stock answer for your qualifications.
from candidate #1: MCCS, IBM/MAC proficient: Adware, Reconciliation, Quickbooks, Kintera, Raiser's Edge, Windows 95/98/00/XP/NT; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project, Access, BDS, Soundscan, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash Pro 8, Quicken, Outlook, HTML, E-Mail and Internet savvy including highly skilled with various search engines. Diligent, resourceful and pro-active. An outstanding "traditional" work ethic, excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with an upbeat, positive "problem-solving" attitude. Highly multi-task oriented, prioritizes well and self-motivated. Excellent attention to detail, well organized, and always meets deadlines ahead of time. Never gets frazzled, takes pride in a job well done, and thrives in a challenging and fast paced environment.
from candidate #2: Photoshop, Flash, QuarkXPress, Ilustrator, Painter, Final Cut Pro, ProTools, Outlook, Digital Research, IBM/MAC proficient, Microsoft Office, HTML, E-Mail, Internet savvy, and highly skilled with various search engines. Diligent, resourceful and pro-active. An outstanding "traditional" work ethic, excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with an upbeat, positive "problem-solving" attitude. Highly multi-task oriented, prioritizes well and self-motivated. Excellent attention to detail, well organized, and always meets deadlines ahead of time. Never gets frazzled, takes pride in a job well done, and thrives in a challenging and fast paced environment
you know, it doesn't take deploying any sort of literary criticism to see the problem, here. this was from applications for my student intern position. guess which candidate i hired? if you guessed 'neither,' you're right! so if you know anyone who might be a good fit, please feel free to pass the job posting on.