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Subject:Re: Request for Assistance from Editors From:"Bonnie Granat" <bgranat -at- editors-writers -dot- info> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Thu, 9 May 2002 14:00:20 -0400
Perhaps I should have included in my post the fact that the test was for
freelance copy editing, not a full-time job. Normally, I would agree with
you.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Byfield" <bbyfield -at- axionet -dot- com>
To: "Bonnie Granat" <bgranat -at- editors-writers -dot- info>
Cc: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com>
Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 10:02 AM
Subject: Re: Request for Assistance from Editors
> Bonnie Granat wrote:
>
> >I just received a note from a publisher telling me that my performance on
> >its online editing test didn't meet their standards. I am stunned by this
> >news. If anyone would be willing to look at the test and help me figure
out
> >where I erred, please write to me and I will send you a Word document.
> >
> Perhaps you only erred in assuming that this excuse was real. The company
may just be giving you a standard excuse. The reality may be that the
company has decided not to hire anyone, and doesn't want the fact generally
known for some reason. For example, perhaps the company doesn't have the
budget for a writer, and is worried that admitting the fact would make the
company look as though it were in financial difficulties.
>
> Personally, I try not to worry too much about why I don't get a job. I've
heard too many bizaare excuses and been turned down in too many unusual
circumstances.
>
> What matters is that you didn't get the job. Nothing else is really
important..
>
> --
> Bruce Byfield 604.421.7177 bbyfield -at- axionet -dot- com
>
> "Come in through the side door,
> No need to worry now, the coast is clear,
> We can make a little music now the night is ours,
> And it'll sure sound sweeter after hours."
> -Battlefield Band, "After Hours"
>
>
>
>
>
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