Cape Cod Times looking for copy editor/reporter

[RickStain]

I like to show up, unannounced, in person. I travel to the newspaper I applied with, get past security, and break into the SE's office. I find out what time he normally shows up for work, and get there about 15 minutes early.

Then, as he opens the door when he arrives for work, I swing around in his chair and say, "Hello, I'm (my name) your new sports writer."

Also, make sure you research his background on the internet and find out as much about him as possble. Maybe get on his facebook profile and make a T-shirt out of a collage of his pics.

 

[Angola!]

B. **** the SE right in the ear if he doesn't hire someone because they sent an e-mail asking what the heck is going on. Seriously.

Well, um ... that's your perogative (although it seems a bit cavalier when the point is to actually get hired in this market). Most bosses expect you to follow instructions, whether or not you consider them reasonable.

Of course, if you want to get hired I guess you should be able to spell prerogative, as well.

There is nothing cavalier about it.

If an SE throws out your resume because you sent an e-mail wanting an update, then that SE is a ****ing idiot.

If you are applying at my paper, I would rather you sent an e-mail looking for an update because it shows you are actually interested. Not saying it will get you hired, but it certainly won't put you on the bottom of the stack.

 

[jetssack]

If you are applying at my paper, I would rather you sent an e-mail looking for an update because it shows you are actually interested. Not saying it will get you hired, but it certainly won't put you on the bottom of the stack.

But what will put you on the bottom of the stack is annoying him when he specifically asked not to have 1,000 applicants (who already indicated their interest by applying) ringing his phone off the hook all day while he's trying to read resumes and edit a paper (or by extension, filling up his inbox with hundreds of emails), all basically asking, "what's up?" What's up is that he'll contact you if and when he wants you.

 

[RickStain]

If you are applying at my paper, I would rather you sent an e-mail looking for an update because it shows you are actually interested. Not saying it will get you hired, but it certainly won't put you on the bottom of the stack.

But what will put you on the bottom of the stack is annoying him when he specifically asked not to have 1,000 applicants (who already indicated their interest by applying) ringing his phone off the hook all day while he's trying to read resumes and edit a paper (or by extension, filling up his inbox with hundreds of emails), all basically asking, "what's up?" What's up is that he'll contact you if and when he wants you.

Then I'm glad to be at the bottom of the list, because we won't be a good fit.

 

[Tom Petty]

good god, if an SE is pissed because he has to ignore an e-mail, **** him or her.

and i'm really enjoying watching the newb tell 'gola what's up with the process of hiring employees. it's actually amusing, to be honest.

 

[Football_Bat]

That's true I guess. I'll give it a whirl. Thanks, for real. The little feud was fun while it lasted though. I think you can admit that. Good Night American girls.

The birthing process of the common American troll (Idiotus knuckledraggus) is seldom a pretty sight.

 

[VB3man]

Looks like this position will "not be filled at this time"

 

[Tom Petty]

Looks like this position will "not be filled at this time"

wow. how defining.

 

[VB3man]

Okay, to clarify, I know for a fact that this position will not be filled at this time. Due to the economy, the position will hopefully be filled at a later date, but for now, no one is getting hired to fill this position. Better?

 

[2muchcoffeeman]

Okay, to clarify, I know for a fact that this position will not be filled at this time. Due to the economy, the position will hopefully be filled at a later date, but for now, no one is getting hired to fill this position. Better?

Prediction: This position will be eliminated in the next round of cuts.

 

[Stitch]

If you are applying at my paper, I would rather you sent an e-mail looking for an update because it shows you are actually interested. Not saying it will get you hired, but it certainly won't put you on the bottom of the stack.

But what will put you on the bottom of the stack is annoying him when he specifically asked not to have 1,000 applicants (who already indicated their interest by applying) ringing his phone off the hook all day while he's trying to read resumes and edit a paper (or by extension, filling up his inbox with hundreds of emails), all basically asking, "what's up?" What's up is that he'll contact you if and when he wants you.

I'd hate to bug an SE whose management responsibilities might include hiring.

 

[Tom Petty]

If you are applying at my paper, I would rather you sent an e-mail looking for an update because it shows you are actually interested. Not saying it will get you hired, but it certainly won't put you on the bottom of the stack.

But what will put you on the bottom of the stack is annoying him when he specifically asked not to have 1,000 applicants (who already indicated their interest by applying) ringing his phone off the hook all day while he's trying to read resumes and edit a paper (or by extension, filling up his inbox with hundreds of emails), all basically asking, "what's up?" What's up is that he'll contact you if and when he wants you.

I'd hate to bug an SE whose management responsibilities might include hiring.

i think that dude got the job.

 

[jimmydangles]

Received word that this position will not be filled. Nothing more to see here.

 

[writing irish]

I remember being in high school and my parents insisting to me that I'd get any job I wanted as long as I went back to the place of business repeatedly and asked to be hired.

 

[Tom Petty]

I remember being in high school and my parents insisting to me that I'd get any job I wanted as long as I went back to the place of business repeatedly and asked to be hired.

my grandfather: "and i showed up there every morning for two weeks ... he finally hired me because he got sick of seeing me."

me: "but if he hired you, wouldn't he see you more often? like all day every day?"

my grandfather: "shut up, punk."

 

[VB3man]

I remember being in high school and my parents insisting to me that I'd get any job I wanted as long as I went back to the place of business repeatedly and asked to be hired.

my grandfather: "and i showed up there every morning for two weeks ... he finally hired me because he got sick of seeing me."

me: "but if he hired you, wouldn't he see you more often? like all day every day?"

my grandfather: "shut up, punk."

haha

 

[writing irish]

There's some crazy guy who wanders into the office about once every two months and wants to fill out a job application. We'd hire him, but he never brings his own pen. LOOSER.

 

[2muchcoffeeman]

Received word that this position will not be filled. Nothing more to see here.

Sounds familiar.