I once sent a interviewer, who belatedly requested a sample, and was
surprisingly rude and arrogant in an interview my Master's thesis once. It
was 402 pages long. She sent it back, thanking me for applying and said she
had no time to read such a long paper. And some of you thought i don't have
a sense a humor.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Diane Gutenkauf" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 6:16 PM
Subject: Re: writing samples


> Not to be snide but...doesn't that depend entirely on the type of job
> you're applying for? As hiring manager for an Exhibit Developer position,
I
> asked applicants for writing samples. I used this as a filter. Would the
> applicant understand the appropriate samples for this type of job might
> include exhibit scripts, label copy, and evaluations of exhibits? I got
the
> gamut and eliminated, in short order, applicants who sent me samples of
> material outside the range of the type of writing they'd do on the job.
>
> In short, if the job is to research the history of domestic objects, don't
> send a sample of poetry. If the job posting does not make it clear what
> type of writing you'll be expected to create...maybe you should contact
the
> employer and ask.
>
> Diane (Yeah, 150 words of 12 pt. type, silk-screened on the wall, works
for
> me)G.
>
> On Tue, 2 Sep 2003 14:47:32 -0400, Patricia McDougall
<[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
> >Hey folks-
> >
> >How long is too long for a writing sample for a job application?
> >
> >Trish McDougall
> >
> >_________________________________________________________________
> >
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