Fashion Institute of Technology. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 4:14 PM, Jim Lyons <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Cassidy, > I think you're overlooking using a "pen name". Back in the '70s I wrote a > series of articles for a treasure hunting magazine under the pen name "Jay > Colt", which was a takeoff on my first initial and half my middle name. I > also use that nom de plume with the Geocashing group. On most Internet > groups I am known as "Whiskers". On an enormous group, such as the > millions that are probably on Yahoo, look for me as "Actapublicurist". > Now, for absolutely nothing at all, can anyone tell me what an > actapublicurist is? > > If my name was Cassidy, I'd be "Hopalong" or just "Hoppy". You know, for > "Hopalong Cassidy". (Sorry....:-) > > So give it a try. Make up a pleasant name and no one in the world will > know it's you. > > Also, remember, old deaf guy here. I think ML means mailing list, but > what's FIT? The initials of a college? And what does "a non-dress-related > job" mean? > > I've bookmarked your blog and look forward to reading it. > > Casandra, > You say, "In my experience, honesty is admired as long as it's 'done > right". Does that mean as long as it doesn't hurt anyone's feelings? Or > do you mean, as long as it's "politically correct"? > > -Jim > > > On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 10:45 AM, Cass Karl <[log in to unmask]>wrote: > >> Cassidy, >> >> You wrote, "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." I think this is an excellent point, >> and very smart of you to think about it. So many post online about >> whatever they feel, paying little attention to spelling, grammar, and even >> tone. That said, a listserv like this is a great place to practice being >> honest or even negative without being whiny or disrespectful. In my >> experience, honesty is admired as long as it's "done right". Not sure that >> makes sense. Sorry. >> >> -Casandra >> >> Ps. Having mentored a lot of interns, I am surprised that more recent >> grads don't post requests for more experienced professionals to proofread >> their resumes or answer questions about the job market off-list. They then >> could limit their online mentors to people with whom they are unlikely to >> work in the future (such as retirees). Just a thought. >> >> >> On Sun, Aug 25, 2013 at 10:08 AM, Cassidy Percoco < >> [log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >>> (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 >>> -- >>> One half of the world cannot understand the pleasures of the other. >>> Jane Austen, Emma >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> To unsubscribe from the MUSEUM-L list, click the following link: >>> http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-HOME.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L&A=1 >>> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> To unsubscribe from the MUSEUM-L list, click the following link: >> http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-HOME.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L&A=1 >> > > > ------------------------------ > > To unsubscribe from the MUSEUM-L list, click the following link: > http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-HOME.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L&A=1 > ========================================================= 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] . 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