Friday, February 10, 2006

More reject codes 

After discussing this yesterday, John, Phil and myself were bandying some of the codes we use. This morning in the jobs section of the Chronicle of Higher Ed we find translations of what administrative candidates say when you ask them "Why do you want this job?"
  • What the candidate said: I have aspired to, and worked hard to prepare myself, for a position like this. What the committee heard: I don't want you; I only want a job at this level.

  • What the candidate said: This is a great time in my career to make a move like this. What the committee heard: I am looking to get out of my current job.

  • What the candidate said: It is time for me to assume the mantle of leadership. What the committee heard: I am sick of working for others and want others to get sick of working for me.

  • What the candidate said: I don't resonate with the leadership of my department. What the committee heard: They don't like me.

  • What the candidate said: I want to run my own shop. What the committee heard: I am a control freak.
&c. Looking over our own nonselect codes, I found a couple of dandies:

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