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Subject:Re: Not posting job ads here?? From:Laurie Rubin <lmr -at- SYL -dot- NJ -dot- NEC -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 30 Mar 1995 10:18:02 -0500
I agree that job ads are useful. especially if you are in the process of
looking for a job. Remember, any form of networking is advantageous in our
field!
I also agree that these postings would also help writers determine the current
market needs.
By the way, I felt that the recent NJ job posting headers were written clearly
with regards to its purpose and location.
Laurie
> At 12:01 PM 3/29/95 PST, Arthur Comings wrote:
> >I have no problem with job ads, as long as the subject line includes
> >the state involved. I like to browse 'em all sometimes, and I
> >wouldn't want to have to create a separate inquiry just to do that.
> >
> >Job ads are a valuable way of keeping one's finger on the pulse of
> >the industry, and as such I think they're as germane to this list as
> >any message could be.
>And, Michael Krigsman wrote:
> I agree. As long as the header indicates that the message is a job ad, Why
> not. I also find them interesting to read.
