...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]> To: <[log in to unmask]> 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 [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> 504-568-5459 office 504-599-1950 fax ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).