Showing posts with label spelling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spelling. Show all posts

July 11, 2013

More is Better! (Guest Post: Matt DiDonna!)

This is what happens when a director of athletics with an inferiority complex realizes that several elite institutions -- including Yale College, Columbia College, and Wesleyan College -- have three L's in their names. 

January 8, 2013

Accentuate the Negative

I always say, if you're going to spell just one word wrong, make sure to highlight the error in all caps. Bonus points if that word is supposed to inspire our confidence in your abilities.

December 2, 2012

Helping Nat Out (Odd Jobs)

This is a bit picky on my part, but shouldn't that be "Assist Nat, Director of Collective Development"?

November 15, 2012

Always Remember (Guest Posting: Meryl Zimmerman!)

This bit of brilliance is brought to you by the US Postal System, a component of the same government responsible for Congressional Act 52 Stat. 351; 5 U.S. Code, Sec. 87a: The designation of Veterans' Day.

Apparently, they don't have access to google, a calendar, or spellcheck.

November 13, 2012

Boy-Cot Bad Spelling

This "Call to Action" has been gaining momentum in the aftermath of the election, and truthfully it's a protest I can endorse. Just as long as I'm still free to eat Papa John's pizza should the urge arise. 
And it's drawbridge people. One word. Get it together. 

October 7, 2012

Helping Nat Out: Odd Jobs


Because spellcheck has yet to be invented. Yes, this position also demands excellent written communication skills.

June 10, 2012

Odd Jobs: Attention to Detail!


This week we kickoff a new Sunday feature: 

“Odd Jobs” -- a series of ironic, intriguing, and downright strange postings I’ve come across in my search for employment (scroll down for my editorializing).




Today’s offering, from Juilliard, is a simple spelling mistake, which could easily be forgiven if it were not for the required qualification: “Detailed Oriented.” 

I had half a mind to Photoshop the posting and send in an edited version as my application.





Oh well, at least it shows that they’re aware of their deficiencies. It takes strength to so openly admit one’s flaws.