...when I see typos and mistakes in someone's correspondence (or resume), I 
wonder if they're as careless in other aspects of their work.

or makes one wonder how they even completed the degree/s in the first place.
it's living proof of the level of the current educational system and what 
they will graduate.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sue Fischer" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Glut of graduates


A hint for new grads --

All other qualifications being equal, I will always hire the person who has 
accurate spelling and punctuation.  A lot of museum work involves writing, 
whether it's correspondence with the public, exhibit text, or articles for 
scholarly publications.  It may seem like a minor thing, but when I see 
typos and mistakes in someone's correspondence (or resume), I wonder if 
they're as careless in other aspects of their work.

Suzanne Fischer
Curator of Material Culture
Louisiana State Museum
P.O. Box 2448
New Orleans, LA  70176
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504-568-5459 office
504-599-1950 fax

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