Writer/designer in Danville, Va.

For all those May graduates, just because we might move fast on this job doesn't mean it's not a good idea to send your clips. As I said, the goal is to move fast, but it doesn't always work out that way. And even if we move fast now, it doesn't mean we won't have another opening down the road. I keep all resumes on file.

Plus, the newspaper business is a small world. Sports editors in the same region or in the same chain talk, and another place might be looking for someone. I know several SEs in the past have recommended candidates that were finalists at their paper, but ended up not getting that particular job. Just a thought.

 

Good safety points Drew. The paper has come a long way and in some area may have a ways to go, but it's a decent gig and you could do much, much worse.
This gig has the coveted boots seal of approval.

 

Drove through R&B country today on my way to a game in South Carolina ... snuck a peek at the sports section, and I have to say, it looks very good. I had only ever seen the paper online. Drew's obviously doing nice things down there.

 

Beware for a flood of resumes Drew!

 

Do you need to have a valid driver's license for this job? Because I've heard past employees have not.

 

hum....

 

That should probably read employee, singular.

 

back to the topic at hand, how are those resumes coming?

 

I've only received a couple my snail mail, so I'd imagine those who've sent theirs will get here in the next few days.

 

I'm sure there will be plenty of resumes received.

 

I agree. This is a good job at a good paper. ME understands what's going on and there's good stuff to cover. Great job for a new grad or someone with 1-2 years experience

 

Melock! Hey, buddy.