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| Author: | longwords [ Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Winnowing the field with movie quotes |
From journalismjobs.com: Quote: To succeed in this position, you must be an energetic, deadline driven journalist who thrives on the challenges of a fast-paced environment. The copy editor will be responsible for correcting errors in grammar, spelling, usage and style and triple checking the details and facts for local (and possibly some national) content in our magazines. In addition, you will be in charge of building and supervising a small copy editing team. ...
Please send the following items to Kristy Esch, Senior Editor, 1030 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46202 or e-mail kristye@angieslist.com: (No phone calls, please.) • Cover letter and resume • Salary history • At least three writing and editing samples • Your favorite quote from a movie Please note that resumes not containing a salary history will not be considered. For more information about Angie’s List, please visit www.angieslist.com. |
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| Author: | Redaktor [ Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:02 pm ] |
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The horror. The horror. |
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| Author: | Rio [ Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:43 am ] |
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Show me the money. |
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| Author: | Editer [ Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:24 am ] |
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We're going to cut out their living guts and use them to grease the treads of our tanks. |
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| Author: | subtle_body [ Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:45 am ] |
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I'm afraid. I'm afraid, Dave. Dave, my mind is going. I can feel it. I can feel it. My mind is going. There is no question about it. I can feel it. I can feel it. I can feel it. |
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| Author: | jjmoney62 [ Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:36 am ] |
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"it doesn't really matter. I uh, I don't like my job, and, uh, I don't think I'm gonna go anymore." |
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| Author: | cobra_kai [ Thu Jul 24, 2008 12:04 pm ] |
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I guess being a "Full Metal Jacket" fan automatically disqualifies me from the running on the grounds of obscenity. |
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| Author: | Phillip Blanchard [ Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:42 pm ] |
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"Go on. Get out of my sight." |
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| Author: | Wabberjocky [ Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:51 pm ] |
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"I don't want to meet someone who shares my interests. I hate my interests." |
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| Author: | vtuss [ Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:33 pm ] |
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"I see dead people!" |
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| Author: | dmfugitive [ Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:25 pm ] |
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The good news is: You're fired. The bad news is: All of you've got just one week to regain your jobs, starting with tonight. |
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| Author: | onceahack [ Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:31 pm ] |
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"A duck." |
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| Author: | doodahhed [ Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:36 pm ] |
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Second Office Space quote: "OK ... I'm going to set the building on fire." |
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| Author: | ndugan1 [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 4:49 pm ] |
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"Yeah, well, the Dude abides." |
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| Author: | Edit2Eat [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 6:15 pm ] |
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"Keep the chicken story. It's human interest." |
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| Author: | B Cubbison [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 6:43 pm ] |
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"What's the matter with Phil? It looks like he sat on something sharp." |
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| Author: | Bumfketeer [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:25 pm ] |
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"Those aren't pillows!" |
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| Author: | paulwiggins [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:27 am ] |
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I'm as mad as hell and I'm not going to take this anymore. |
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| Author: | EricEdits [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:38 pm ] |
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You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. |
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| Author: | trimtofit [ Tue Jul 29, 2008 5:26 pm ] |
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"That's the press, baby. The press! And there's nothing you can do about it. Nothing!" |
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| Author: | jjmoney62 [ Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:37 am ] |
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Nobody shoves dirty money in my mouth. |
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| Author: | Editer [ Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:53 am ] |
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Sorry, I smoked weed with the president and I totally forgot what I was going to say. |
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| Author: | lfelaco [ Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:32 pm ] |
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As the kids say, WTF? Amusing as all these movie quotes have been, how on earth does it help anyone screen job applicants? "Ooh, this person picked a quote from my favorite movie, let me interview her/him." |
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| Author: | onceahack [ Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:27 pm ] |
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As long as we're being serious, I've gotta wonder how their HR department didn't nix the notion, as it could be considered a thinly veiled effort to screen candidates by age. |
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