(I'm not sure whether I'm doing this right!  The closest I usually come to a ML is YahooGroups.)

I think part of why you aren't seeing a large response from recent graduates who are looking for work is that a lot of us are a bit intimidated to post here, and it seems like a bad move for us to complain about not being able to get a job in a forum that the people to whom we're submitting our resumés are watching.

Like others, I have a blog (mimic-of-modes.blogspot.com). I hope that it shows my ability to do research and write up the findings, but I also worry that it - plus my degree from FIT - pigeonholes me and makes me seem like a poor choice for a non-dress-related job.  However, I do have almost a year of general cataloguing experience (paid) under my belt, and I'm preparing to do some volunteering locally now that my temp assignment's been canceled and I have a lot more free time.

It's really helpful and encouraging to me to read what the more experienced posters have been writing.  Even the contentious "how to address a cover letter" discussion - it reminded me that there are no right answers, so I shouldn't stress too much over the little things!  I've also recently been inspired to restructure my resumé for different positions, emphasizing cataloguing or exhibitions.  I also really appreciated the advice to use specific phrases from the job listings.  So, thank you, regular posters!

Cassidy Percoco

>Date:    Sat, 24 Aug 2013 14:49:07 -0700
>From:    Jim Lyons <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Getting around Lack of Experience
>
>You're welcome, Ray.
>
>I'm glad to see a little response here, but I'm bothered that, so far as I
>can tell, no one's piped up who's looking for a job.  That's the people I
>hoped would get involved.  I thought my title, "Getting Around Lack of
>Experience" was clear, but maybe not.  Well, maybe when I see a message
>from someone who can't find a job I'll slam my first message above in their
>thread, and see what happens.  We'll see.
>
>-Jim