Don't let the space bugs bite!
Kaylee ,'Objects In Space'
Natter 63: Life after PuppyCam
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
erikaj - May 27, 2009 11:25:30 am PDT #21490 of 30000
Always Anti-fascist!
erikaj - May 27, 2009 11:25:31 am PDT #21491 of 30000
Always Anti-fascist!
Wrod, this. (see new tag)
Calli - May 27, 2009 11:34:42 am PDT #21492 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
The whole Sotomayor pronunciation thing makes me want to add back the double vowels and whatnot to my last name to re-Finnish-ize it.
Congrats on the new house, d!
Trudy Booth - May 27, 2009 11:37:24 am PDT #21493 of 30000
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
I think Mark Krikorian should immediately start going by Mark Gregory like a real American or StFU.
tommyrot - May 27, 2009 12:23:05 pm PDT #21494 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Land Short-Term Work with a Dumbed-Down Résumé
Résumés should generally be written to highlight your skill sets. But if you're looking to land a short-term job that you're overqualified for, you may need to dumb yours down. Here's how to do it.
The WSJ tells the tale of 29-year-old Kristin Konopka who sent out nearly 100 copies of her résumé in search of receptionist work and got just one callback. But when Kristin took her master's degree and academic teaching experience off the list, the responses started coming in.
According to The Journal, "candidates are gearing down their résumés by hiding advanced degrees, changing too-lofty titles, shortening work experience descriptions, and removing awards and accolades." One temp agency candidate tweaked her résumé titles from "manager" and "freelance trend researcher" to "staff" and "office support."
The reason? A too impressive application can serve as a red flag for employers who feel that an overqualified candidate may jump ship faster than someone with less experience.
The article advises against drastic changes—and you should, of course, keep it honest—but suggests omitting some of your more impressive achievements when you're looking to land a job now.
This reminds me of Reality Bites, when Spock's mom couldn't get a job at a fast food place....
msbelle - May 27, 2009 12:39:24 pm PDT #21495 of 30000
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
It's exactly what I did in my current position.
erikaj - May 27, 2009 12:45:04 pm PDT #21496 of 30000
Always Anti-fascist!
"But he was retarded, Mom."
"Just leave college off, then."
Signed, loved RB a bit too much when came out.
beth b - May 27, 2009 1:31:40 pm PDT #21497 of 30000
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
I'm watching Glee. this is a kick.
sarameg - May 27, 2009 1:33:22 pm PDT #21498 of 30000
Today ended with a combination lock ceasing to work and having to call facilities to cut it off. SRSLY.
beth b - May 27, 2009 1:59:06 pm PDT #21499 of 30000
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
sarameg, go cuddle the kitties