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^^^^This is very true of my field, publishing. I cannot tell you how many younger writers have asked me if it was them or if an employer was asking WAY too much of one person. In my field, there is a ridiculous trend of employers seeking writers who also do layout and web design. They just don't seem to get that word people and graphics people are two separate animals, and you're not going to get a writer who is a bang-up designer. You'll get a writer who can fool with minor things and make changes in something like InDesign or InCopy, and you might get a writer who can do some pre-formatting or who knows some HTML or XML and can upload photos or tweek designs that are already there, and you'll probably get a writer who knows how to navigate a WordPress dashboard, but you're not going to get writers who can lay out an entire publication from scratch or design a top-notch website with raw coding and Java--never mind demanding 5 years of experience and a degree in journalism or communications, while offering $23K a year.
^^^^This is very true of my field, publishing. I cannot tell you how many younger writers have asked me if it was them or if an employer was asking WAY too much of one person. In my field, there is a ridiculous trend of employers seeking writers who also do layout and web design. They just don't seem to get that word people and graphics people are two separate animals, and you're not going to get a writer who is a bang-up designer. You'll get a writer who can fool with minor things and make changes in something like InDesign or InCopy, and you might get a writer who can do some pre-formatting or who knows some HTML or XML and can upload photos or tweek designs that are already there, and you'll probably get a writer who knows how to navigate a WordPress dashboard, but you're not going to get writers who can lay out an entire publication from scratch or design a top-notch website with raw coding and Java--never mind demanding 5 years of experience and a degree in journalism or communications, while offering $23K a year.
Amen! Especially not for $23K per year. I have won a few awards and scholarships in writing and two of my plays were actually performed on stage in front of live audiences. I know how to manipulate HTML and do WYSIWYG editing on Dream Weaver. However, if they are looking for someone who can write and edit a novel, design a website, and promote it for so little money then the person who wants that job is better off starting their own business via online and working as a contractor for more money. Then again, from what I've heard from a few authors, the publishing industry is behind in the times and they are not taking the eBook revolution as seriously as they should (especially when it comes to pricing).
LMAO that's ridiculous Unfortunately, employers have the right to be picky but if they have trouble finding qualified employees, they need to ask themselves why? Is it because I expect more from prospective employees than what I'm willing to give? It goes both ways.
Funny when employers are picky, it's their "right" but when a prospective employee is "picky", they're told they have a bad attitude. I get annoyed with the mentality some employers have about wanting a candidate with Saks Fifth Avenue quality but only wanting to pay Wal-Mart prices.
Funny when employers are picky, it's their "right" but when a prospective employee is "picky", they're told they have a bad attitude. I get annoyed with the mentality some employers have about wanting a candidate with Saks Fifth Avenue quality but only wanting to pay Wal-Mart prices.
Funny when employers are picky, it's their "right" but when a prospective employee is "picky", they're told they have a bad attitude. I get annoyed with the mentality some employers have about wanting a candidate with Saks Fifth Avenue quality but only wanting to pay Wal-Mart prices.
I always felt it was important to be picky when seeking employment because accepting the wrong job means you will be depressed and stuck at a new job. Then you will not be able to find another one because you will be on probation and won't be able to take any time off to go to interviews.
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Unfortunately, employers have the right to be picky but if they have trouble finding qualified employees, they need to ask themselves why? Is it because I expect more from prospective employees than what I'm willing to give? It goes both ways.
