How to get a job 101

I have a job posting up for someone to come work part time as a groom/barn assistant. The ad is fairly specific as to the hours and requirements, and also specifies how to apply.

So...

Hint 1: make sure you more or less work the schedule specified As much as I appreciate the keenness of a 14 year old, I would rather not encourage dropping out of junior high.

Hint 2: Have relevant skills and outline them. Sending me your resume with absolutely no mention of horses is unlikely to get you a job.

Hint 3: Use a keyboard with all the letters. "R U still hiring?" isn't going to get you the job. How hard is it to type those 4 extra letters? "4 me 2 call" was another interesting abbreviation.

Hint 4: Don't tell me you have your own business training horses, and then get pissy when I tell you I think it may present a possible conflict of interest to have you assisting me with my training horses. Getting pissy won't win you any friends, and it certainly won't help change my mind!

Hint 5: Have you heard of spell check? Or research? Don't tell me how you have worked with Stalions, and Shetlons and then be shocked when you don't hear back from me!

The fun of hiring.

On the same note, later this week there will be an info sheet posted in the barn: we are looking for boarders and students who are interested/able to assist on a casual basis should the need arise, such as during horse shows, or in case of an emergency.

Karen