I just graduated.
I need a job.
Want me to move to your town? Find me a job. What kind of job?
Here's what I'm looking for, in order of importance:
1. Something in publishing (editing, grunt-work, whatever - I don't mind putting my foot in a door).
2. If not in publishing, book-related work (like for a library).
3. If not either of the above, a nonprofit organization or otherwise benevolent purpose for doing my job. I can be pretty happy simply doing data entry if the data is helping doctors fight cancer. Take that, cancer!
What possible skills and knowledge do I offer said job?
1. A B.A. in Arts and Literature, focused on experimental fiction and the future of book design.
2. Experience as a freelance writer and copy editor.
3. Experience as an advisory editor of KNOCK.
4. I have been tested recently and can type over 80 words per minute with 100 per cent accuracy.
5. I know a bit about Web design and programming. I'm not an expert, but I know my way around a MySQL database and can code in ColdFusion. I've dabbled in other Web programming languages, and it wouldn't take me long to catch up with anything else (PHP, etc.). I can do a Web site's layout in CSS, design a database interface, or slap RSS feed content onto a home page.
6. I actually care about the work I do. I want it to be good. Employers love me, as my references will indicate.
7. I can learn anything and do anything and I will do it better than about 99.9 per cent of the United States work force. My references once again will have no trouble telling you that this is the truth.
If you think of anything that sounds like it might work, let me know. If you'd like a copy of my resume, let me know and I'll send you one.
And I promise to start blogging again soon. Truly.
I need a job.
Want me to move to your town? Find me a job. What kind of job?
Here's what I'm looking for, in order of importance:
1. Something in publishing (editing, grunt-work, whatever - I don't mind putting my foot in a door).
2. If not in publishing, book-related work (like for a library).
3. If not either of the above, a nonprofit organization or otherwise benevolent purpose for doing my job. I can be pretty happy simply doing data entry if the data is helping doctors fight cancer. Take that, cancer!
What possible skills and knowledge do I offer said job?
1. A B.A. in Arts and Literature, focused on experimental fiction and the future of book design.
2. Experience as a freelance writer and copy editor.
3. Experience as an advisory editor of KNOCK.
4. I have been tested recently and can type over 80 words per minute with 100 per cent accuracy.
5. I know a bit about Web design and programming. I'm not an expert, but I know my way around a MySQL database and can code in ColdFusion. I've dabbled in other Web programming languages, and it wouldn't take me long to catch up with anything else (PHP, etc.). I can do a Web site's layout in CSS, design a database interface, or slap RSS feed content onto a home page.
6. I actually care about the work I do. I want it to be good. Employers love me, as my references will indicate.
7. I can learn anything and do anything and I will do it better than about 99.9 per cent of the United States work force. My references once again will have no trouble telling you that this is the truth.
If you think of anything that sounds like it might work, let me know. If you'd like a copy of my resume, let me know and I'll send you one.
And I promise to start blogging again soon. Truly.
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