Word: internship
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...would think that working at Microsoft would require some background in computer science. One would probably be right, but that didn't stop me from sending out a resume Miraculously, I was asked to interview over the phone for a marketing internship. One would think that a marketing internship would require some background in business. One would definitely be right, but this didn't stop me from fighting my way far into the recruiting process...
...think this is just a grand idea! Why stop at internships? Why not elect the President by randomly selecting from all those qualified? And why wait until you are an "Internship Coordinator"? For your next date, just randomly select from all those qualified. I'm sure it will make a wonderful pick-up line: "Hey, babe, even though you aren't the best, you have been randomly selected from all agreeable candidates." And the criticism you give to those who don't "make the cut" will be valuable for their own edification...
...full-time student at Northeastern University, David handles a full courseload along with the internship at KISS 108, an eight hour per week commitment. After taking advantage of Northeastern's co-op program for several semesters at various corporations, he called up KISS, was invited for an interview and was offered the job on the spot. "I love it here," grins David, "Everyone is really cool, my supervisor Skip Kelly is really helpful and is always available to answer my questions. The DJ's, too, are really cool, very nice, and they're always respectful. I look forward to coming...
...this point a letter would be sent to those in the "no" group. Instead of sugarcoating the rejection with self-righteous comments about the selectivity of the internship program, institutions would need only state the facts: "Thank you for applying. Unfortunately you did not meet the qualification level for a White House internship this year. This is how you can work to become qualified in time for next year's application process." Forthright and honest, such a letter also takes the "We just didn't like you" element out of the picture...
...expect to see this plan adopted anywhere anytime soon. Too many people stake their meaning as persons on the right to admit or reject twentysomethings. But I can promise you this. If I ever have the good fortune of finding myself with the title "Internship Coordinator," it will be lottery time indeed...