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From: thomas conroy <conroyt@bu.edu>
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Subject: job market issue
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I know that this issue has been recently discussed, but as a follow-up to
the concerned talk of many of us facing the job market and our having to
send extensive application packets, I am wondering what others might think
about this: 

Upon logging on to the Chronicle's employment link a short while ago, I
spotted an ad for a position for which I am interested. The catch is that
they want - in addition to the usual CV and letter - transcripts and
letters. Also, the deadline for applying is the middle of January of next
year. So, on the one hand I want to apply because I would be interested in
working at this place; on the other hand, I am put off at the arrogance of
this place - if they really believe that they will need more than a
letter and CV to make their initial cut, then they should give people a
bit more time, especially since it is the end of the semester for most of
us and (at least some) letter writers may be out of contact over the next
few weeks. 

Well, I mostly felt the need to vent a bit, but if anyone has any
reactions or comments, I'd love to hear them. 

Thanks and happy holidays to everyone on this list

Tom