For some additional information about this thread check out Sep. 11, 1998
"Science", a news brief titles "Report Paints Grim Outlook for Young PhDs"
that gives a link to the report "Trends in the Early Careers of Life
Scientists" at www.nas.edu.

Dr. Elizabeth A. Moore, Curator
Virginia Museum of Natural History
1001 Douglas Avenue
Martinsville, VA  24112
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> From: Kathrine L Walker <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Getting that first job
> Date: Thursday, September 03, 1998 1:32 PM
>
> Here Here to Claudia's tale!  Interviews are the "personality stage" as
> well as checking on qualifications.  Attitude is important as well - a
> positive one will get you far.  I'll never forget having someone say to
me
> after I interviewed successfully for an adminstrative position - we liked
> you because you said that you would be willing to clean toilets and sweep
> floors when necessary.
> Kathrine Schlageck