If I may take a break from my lurking to add my $.02 worth...

AMEN, Claudia!!

I have been searching for a collections position (either objects or
special collections) in Northeast Ohio since October when I was downsized.
I have been keeping an eye out in the Boston area because if I move from
Ohio, I'd like to go to New England. Because there have not been many
openings in Ohio, I have sent out a resume or two to the Boston area, with
the hopes that they will not make the assumptions Claudia has mentioned.

Having had the reverse experience (being in graduate school in Boston and
looking for a job in Ohio for when I graduated), I was taken out of the
running for a position because the hiring committee felt I would not want
to move back to Ohio.

I guess, the point of the matter is -
If someone goes through the agonizing process of getting their resume and
cover letter together to mail out for a position, please, if you assume
anything, assume they would like the job. :)

Thanks for letting me voice my opinion. :)
Bridgette A. Kelly
Curator / Archivist
still hunting for a position :)


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