[CAUT] Getting an Interview

[Conrad Hoffsommer]

Don Mannino wrote:
> John,
>  
> Hard to know without knowing more, but my first though is to have a 
> professional service write a resume for you.  You can then use it as a 
> template for future applications.  That first impression means so much, 
> especially at a university where people are so aware of the quality of 
> writing and presenting information.
>  
> Other thoughts -
> - Are you demanding too much in your applications? Salary requirements, 
> weekend work terms, or things like that might be turning them away.
> - Are you following up with a phone call?
>  
> These are just general thoughts that might be leading to your 
> applications not being noticed.
>  
> Don Mannino
> 


Good advice, Don.

I haven't applied for a job in a loooong time, but I've seen many 
applications for music department faculty and staff float through the 
dept office.

The teaching faculty applications all come through with tapes(now CDs) 
of performances. I'm wondering if current tech aps ever include 
recordings of performances on pianos for which the applicant has done 
preparations and tunings? Do they include before and after photos of 
repairs/rebuildings?

Theoretically, my next applications (in a few years) will be for SS and 
Medicare, so _I_ don't personally need the info, just curious.


Conrad




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> Here's a question folks,
>  
> I've been working on pianos for about 20 years, been an RPT for about 
> 15. I've had a part time college contract here in Danville KY for the 
> last 10 years, including piano prep for a very prestigious concert 
> series. Murray PIraiha, Andre Michal Schub, Cedar Walton, and Menachem 
> Pressler have all been here and were all pretty happy with the D. In 
> fact everybody here is happy with the work I do.
>  
> Now, for the last 2 years I've applied for full time university jobs 
> here and there but I have yet to get an interview.
>  
> Any suggestions on getting one?
>  
> John Pope
>  
>  
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