Saturday, March 20, 2010

Well, Which Is It?

The job listing, for a "Junior Proofreader", calls the position "entry-level", not once but twice.

Yet it also calls for someone with "experience in offline and online proofreading" and "intermediate to advanced skills" in multiple programs AND "experience writing direct marketing copy" and that's far from all.

It ends by saying, "You must have online and print proofreading experience to be considered for this position."

I can't decide whether or not to apply. Are they looking for me now (experienced), or me twenty years ago (entry-level)? And which are they planning to pay: perhaps this is their way of implying that the salary is entry-level?

I just don't know. I am perhaps being too literal, but which is it?

2 comments:

  1. Ah, what the heck. Apply and see where it leads. If nothing else, it leads to new acquaintances in your chosen field.

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  2. Generally, 'entry level' means a lower pay scale. Don't let that scare you...just expect that you may be deemed 'over-qualified' or 'stupid enough to take a lower salary.' If everything else looks good (nice commute, good company vibes), I say go for it. Happy with a lower salary beats hell with a slightly better salary any day!

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