Subject: Freelancing at [major regional magazine]
Message:
Hi there Kristen,Another editor here at the magazine found your resume on Craigslist and passed it along to me. I edit our [special publication coming up soon], which includes [details about what they're looking for]. The next issue comes out [later this year]. …The copy deadline would be [XYZ]; we pay [$XX]/word. Let me know if you’d like to pitch anything.
[Love, Magazine Editor]
How cool is that? The really funny thing is that pitching this publication was on my list of things to do this week. Ah, timing.
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Comments from the old inkthinker location:
Dean @ Sachi said…
That’s great to hear, Kristen. For web designers, I see nothing but people wanting to only pay a couple hundred dollars for a site. :(
Dean
9:59 PM
Anonymous said…
Hmmm. I’ve looked at craigslist for jobs (even got a promising lead on one.) But, I haven’t posted a resume.
Do you want to blog about what to include on a craigslist resume and show us some examples?
10:44 PM
Michi said…
LOL. Timing is everything!
1:38 PM
Cory said…
Congrats! Did the Craig’s List guide play a role in this? I.e., did you change the language of your ad based on its recommendations?
9:54 PM
Lori said…
It’s like the planets were aligned, eh? :)) That’s really cool!
10:08 AM
WritingForFood said…
Very cool! I never realized that it was possible to post a resume on Craigs list. Thanks for the tidbit!
11:49 AM
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