Yes yes - I would like to read that reply also!

*R. Beck*

On Fri, Apr 22, 2016 at 2:07 PM, Kim Ornellas <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> This is a very interesting discussion on many levels for me. First, I
> wrote my Master's thesis on the topic of New Employee Onboarding for
> museums, and second I am looking for work and have been writing many cover
> letters and putting many custom resumes together.
>
> I have a few questions for HR managers, especially those who have already
> weighed in. During your hiring process, beyond the spelling errors,
> experience levels, and stocking pet peeves, how do you establish selecting
> someone who might be a good fit for the museum and the position, or a
> strong applicant? Is there a particular quality you are looking for that
> you see on paper? How can you tell?
>
> Do you have a plan for developing culture within your institution? If so,
> how is this expressed in your hiring process? Do you have a method for
> letting applicants know where you are in the process? How do you build a
> positive reputation with applicants who are denied?
>
> These are just a few questions I am always thinking about.
>
> Thank you for taking the time to read my post and consider my questions.
>
> Kim
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 22, 2016 at 11:22 AM William Shepherd <
> [log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Michelle,
>>
>>
>>
>>                 Based on what I sent Anne I’m thinking most of us will
>> have the same pet peeves. I’m always surprised about the number of
>> applications I’ve seen that reference the wrong job posting or have abysmal
>> spelling/grammar. If there’s a spelling mistake or two, couple of simple
>> typos I don’t worry too much but if I received a large number of
>> applications or I’m running out of fingers to count the errors just in the
>> cover letter they’ll end up in the no pile. I’m also a bit of a stickler
>> for Canadian spelling. There’s some words that are often spelled the
>> American way here but there are some main ones that can end a person up in
>> the no pile if I have enough quality applications.
>>
>>
>>
>> I also agree with you about applicants that drive you buggy. If the job
>> ad clearly states that only those selected for an interview will be
>> contacted or following the interview I guarantee that I’ll contact you
>> either way, you don’t need phone/email/drop by/send messenger pigeon.
>>
>>
>>
>> William Shepherd
>>
>> Collections Officer
>>
>> Swift Current Museum
>>
>> 44 Robert Street West
>>
>> Swift Current, Saskatchewan
>>
>> S9H 4M9
>>
>> Phone: 306-778-4815
>>
>> Fax: 306-778-4818
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On
>> Behalf Of *Michelle Zupan
>> *Sent:* Friday, April 22, 2016 6:34 AM
>> *To:* [log in to unmask]
>> *Subject:* [MUSEUM-L] Resume/Application advice
>>
>>
>>
>> Who goes to the "No" pile instantly:
>>
>> 1) Complete instructions for application not followed (e.g., position
>> requires our form to be completed and it is not).
>>
>> 2) Cover Letter is an email -- written in email speak, overly casual, and
>> not signed.
>>
>> 3) Letter references the wrong job/museum, etc.
>>
>> 4) Absolutely no work history (only book learning).  I don't care if
>> someone has only worked as a burger slinger at McD's -- it matters to me.
>>
>>
>>
>> Makes it through initial "No" cull to second round, but probably gets cut:
>>
>> 1) Minimal work experience.
>>
>> 2) Did not spell check.
>>
>> 3) Applicants who drive me buggy by a) constantly contacting me about the
>> process (it takes time, folks) or b) stalking me on Facebook or Linkedin
>>
>>
>>
>> Best of luck!
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> *Michelle Zupan*
>>
>> Curator
>>
>> Hickory Hill & the Tom Watson Birthplace
>>
>> 502 Hickory Hill Drive
>>
>> Thomson, GA  30824
>>
>> 706-595-7777
>>
>> FAX: 706-595-7177
>>
>>
>>
>> Visit us at www.hickory-hill.org or on Facebook
>> <https://www.facebook.com/hickoryhillmuseum>.
>>
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>>
>>
>>
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>> <http://www.watson-brown.org>.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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