Reviewing a detailed resume can be both time consuming and confusing. |
The job of running Perplexing Times has grown overwhelming. It's always been a push, but now I've got a lot of responsibility. The paper, the support crew, the site, and then also trying to launch my own line of perfume. It just gets to be too much.
I made known to my staff that I wanted to take on another writer and/or another editor. And, wouldn't you know, before I could suggest a nationwide search they had a résumé in front of me. Surprisingly it fit just about all of my criteria.
My requirements for a junior editor are very strict.
Younger than me, (as to quell any potential mutiny.)
Impressionable. I'm a near-toddler of vision and I know the direction this mess is headed. Too much experience equates to bad habits that a more experienced person might have trouble outgrowing.
Willing to dedicate to being part of the Perplexing family.*
Willing to work for fewer peanuts around here than I do.
I suspect there's some nepotism involved in their suggestion, but I'm hardly one to talk since all of my employees are technically family anyhow.
The candidate, who will remain unnamed for now (quite literally, which is kind of weird) seems to fit the bill. I didn't ask about gender because that would be discrimination, though I hope it's a girl because we've already got two guys on our payroll (or lack of) already.
He or she will be strongly considered for candidacy and may even start working part-time within weeks, going to full-time in April. Don't worry though, you'll be kept apprised of any staffing changes around here as they happen.
* Man, when I grow up I hope I get a chance to read that "perplexing family" bit again, because I just don't think I have any idea how funny it really is.
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