Thanks, Elizabeth. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 2:00 PM, Elizabeth Walton <[log in to unmask]>wrote: > 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. 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