I'm about to send out another round of applications...I was considering
sending a stamped, addressed postcard along so any HR can drop it in the
mail and let me know what my status is. I had one musuem that had a
pre-printed card and two check boxes - considered for hiring or not. I
didn't care how informal, I could stop wondering and worrying.

I actually once had a former professor of mine interview me for a
position. I called three weeks later to find the status, and after
speaking with them personally, waited another three weeks to find out they
had filled the poisition and "forgot" to let me know.. Above all else I
was hurt at their lack of communication - after all, this was one of the
professors that taught me about Musuem/Archives management and dealing
with the public!


But this is not limited to the museum world...in the past year I've sent
many a resume out and heard nothing. At least most offices with the State
of Florida send an automated letter out. Sometimes I'll get them months
after, but at least I know someone is listening!

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