This week's fun with Craiglist was mostly picked because the person is either one of those of the older generation who haven't figured out that when you type in all CAPS it means that you are shouting at the other person (who wants to work for a screamer!??! Having had that experience at my last position, your MatchGirl can certainly say, not she!)
STUDIO ASSISTANT (TriBeCa)
Date: 2009-10-23, 12:27AM EDT
Reply to: jobXXXXXXXXX@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
SMALL STUDIO WORKING WITH DESIGN EXHIBITION ,BRANDING AND VIDEO LOOKING FOR A VERY ORGANIZED , SMART AND DESIGN MEDIA GENIUS TO WORK WITH US
MUST HAVE EXCELLENT WRITTING SKILLS
MUST HAVE KNOWLEGE OR WEB PROGRAMING , PHOTOSHOP, EDITING, EXCELL, ETC,
ANY 3D EXPERIENCE A PLUS
MUST HAVE GOOD ACTITUDE , PHONE SKILLS, AND DATA BASE KNOWLEDGE
THE PERSON SHOULD BE IN CHARGE OF EVERYDAY ROUTINE FROM ASWERING THE PHONE TO WORK ON A PHOTOMONTAGE
KNOWLEDGE OF 2D DRAWING ON COMPUTER AND FLUENT IN SPANISH A PLUS
POSITION AVAILABLE INMEDIATELY
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT IF YOU DONT HAVE THOSE REQUIREMENTS !!
* Compensation: 10/12 $ /HR
* This is a part-time job.
* This is an internship job
Wow. This employer is looking for a genius. With lots of experience. To be in charge of the everyday routine of their studio. And for all that, they are willing to pay them a whopping $10 - $12 an hour. How wonderful.
And, apparently, will yell at them a lot.
My response to both the all caps and the requirements vs pay: UGH.
ReplyDeleteDitto to Emily, but may I add a hearty LOL.
ReplyDeleteIt is me or are employers completely taking advantage of those who are desperately seeking work? I understand there is a recession going on and it's an employers market, but who really can live on a $10-12/hour wage for a part time job? It's ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteI wonder, what exactly they mean by "good actitude"? Or was it a typo that got crushed under Mount Capslock?
ReplyDeleteWhat's worse is that I have been applying to those such jobs, basically $10/hour to run your personal business with no benefits and I still can't even get a response for an interview. It's like, fine, I have lowered my standards dramatically and now I will whore myself out to you, but then you don't even hear back from them and it's bittersweet. I'm glad I am not going to be totally taken advantage of by you, but at the same time, you found someone more qualified than me? Hello, I managed an office of 400 people a year ago and you don't think I can handle your measley trustfund art career??!! ...venting...
ReplyDeleteI am feeling similar frustration. Wondering if I need to lower my standards significantly in these hard times....occasionally applying to a few that I consider "stooping." And I still don't hear anything back?
ReplyDeleteOr when I do hear from them, the person is just a complete moron and has no idea what they're talking about. Something like "I am starting a business and I think it will be cool and stuff, and I want someone who can help me design because I just like the idea of having a business."
the irony of asking for someone with "EXCELLENT WRITTING SKILLS" bowls me over.
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